Why I Left Jehovah's Witnesses - Former Elder / Pioneer

[@kikimone2292]

I was raised as a Jehovah witness but at 14 I was disfellowshipped because my cousin molested me. I was severely beat by my parents and they swept it all under the rug. I am 50 now and have just been able to heal from all of the abuse and hurt that this organization brought to me. Thank you for sharing your story with me.

[@tiffanystout.]

Imagine blaming a child for being molested? Someone who would do that would have no empathy and are basically human shaped black holes. To care more about the imagine of their religion than the safety of an innocent child. It goes against everything Jesus taught. God is not shamed by men's bad deeds. The only ones who are shamed are the evil doers doing the horrible acts. This story alone proves they are a false religion.

[@adrianarileymiller-cuevas1891]

@Kiki Mone the ONLY one who should had been disfellowshippined was the wrong doer and not the victim so, your comment doesn't make sense at all. 1 CORINTHIANS 5;13 now I am writing you to STOP keeping company with anyone called a brother who is a sexual immoral person,.. not even eating with such a person.. remove that wicked person from AMONG YOURSELVES.. " were you baptized? Unbaptized people don't get disfellowshipped we just limit ourselves from wrongdoers 1 CORINTHIANS 15;33 " Do not be misled Bad association spoils useful habits " sorry. Something doesn't make sense with your comment at all 🤔

[@TheFallingTower]

Just wanted to clear up a misconception in this comment. There are sections in the elder books (current and previous) and court records that show that the branch asks if the victim was a willing participant. The reason they do so is multi-fold. One of them being that if they feel the victim was a willing participant and meets their other specific criteria, they can be disfellowshipped. I don’t know the case of the commenter here, but yes a victim can be DFd if the elders/branch decide they meet the criteria and believe them to be a willing participant. I’d prefer that anyone avoid the temptation to gaslight anyone with any experience of CSA. Keep in mind that just because the elder book or letters say something, it in no way means that that direction was followed. We just don’t know.

[@adrianarileymiller-cuevas1891]

@@TheFallingTower crawfishing ?!!! you should have thought about that earlier 🧐 shameless people painting the Jehovah's witnesses as horrible non- Christian group smh!!

[@TheFallingTower]

If you make any more comments against ANYONE in my comment sections calling them liars for their CSA experience or in any way abusing them, you will be blocked. Edit to add: people can call me a liar all they want, but I will not tolerate it against others who have already experienced abuse. If you want to do that, then go be a JW.

[@youfunkithing]

I was born a JW and finally left after 15 years, during my time I witnessed all forms of child abuse, physiological and mental abuse, shunned by my life long friends and family. When I finally got out I was not prepared for life in the real world and I have struggled to cope ever since and now at 47 I feel compelled to do or say something! Well done to you for speaking out

[@JervynLua]

What kind of abuse and mentally about child😮

[@ALVintageOutboards]

​@@kanangaeruaiti7266hope the real Jesus will open your eyes

[@stevenbell1793]

Don't be afraid! You are not alone. I still love Jehovah and Jesus and I hope you do as well. Love for God has nothing to do with brainwashed clueless men who think they know when they do not. Keep your faith and love for people and realize they have been duped on some things. A lot of what Jehovahs Witnesses teach is true and there is a lot that is not. Most religions are like this unfortunately. Man is man and he is flawed. I was A JW from the age of 3 and got baptized at 15yrs old and I'm 48 and deeply scared. It Hurts to have a mother led by these men because she can't think for herself herself and even she has shunned me at times. Just keep going because we'll get our answers soon enough.

[@adamlopez3561]

1 Timothy 4:1

[@jasoncheriton1836]

Satan loves being congratulated? Finally left after 15yrs? Galatians 5:7? Why? Because the world pulled you away from wholesome teachings and loving Brothers and Sisters? Where else is there truth to be found? I’m not even a JW but I can see what a catastrophic and treacherous road you’ve taken. At least now you know, eh? That Satan will provide you with the easy religion you’re obviously desiring? You can pretend all you like that you’re glad to be out of the JW’s …. But you’ll never find a safer place to be! Ever!

[@feliciam1091]

The empathy you show with the content warnings and in the way you talk about the people in your former congregation is beautiful. You seem like a genuinely kind person, and I am glad you chased your truth.

[@danielruiz2656]

Thank you for opening our eyes that religion is a clult

[@danielruiz2656]

Please do more vedios on this cult

[@longnamenocansayy]

i agree. you did the intellectually smart thing and not the emotionally satisfying thing. in the long run i think you'll see you did the right thing. the emotionally satisfying thing is to (truthfully) tell everyone j w lied to you, add some satan stuff, and brain washing stuff, and turn everyone off in the process. as it is, you said calmly and straightforwardly, let's talk. let's communicate. i won't disrespect you. i just want to talk like 2 adults. sandra tanner in the mormon outreach has always followed the 2nd path (your method) and she has been in the cult recovery business for all my life. and she is very respected in her field, i might add.

[@ernestmchenry8798]

7qq

[@adeleprince3913]

Yes. You could so easily want everyone to hear what you are saying, but instead you humbly warn them that you are about to say something they might not be ready for. You are so not trying to 'get them back' etc. We'll done.

[@ashleyrenee5952]

40yo female, born into JW, 3rd generation, never baptized as JW, left the org around age 13 and never looked back. The amount of emotional, mental and spiritual distress I endured is nothing short of cruel. The deeply ingrained "church hurt" took nearly 20 years to even start to overcome. Proud to say I finally found my church home around 30 in a baptist church that loves and accepts you as you are. I was baptized in this church 7 years ago and will marry my soon to be husband in this church this year. The calling to use any and all available materials to further my knowledge/understanding and relationship with God has allowed me to develop more spiritually in the last 10years of my life than I ever could have imagined in the first 30years. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@scar284]

I go to a Baptist church but have trouble understanding the trinity and why don't they mention Jehovah? I left the JW 5 yrs ago because I felt they didn't mention Jesus enough I want to go to church but not sure where to go.

[@Jo-ji1yf]

​@@scar284 James White has great teachings on the Trinity he even can show Jesus is God using the New World Translation

[@suewolf9815]

​@@scar284I also do not understand the Trinity because Jesus referred to God as his Father and Jesus sits on the right side of God. I believe that the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit is about unity in their plan for believers. Jesus spoke about being part of God as an example of being a true representative of all God is to his creation, mankind.

[@AlexMartinez-jx4ff]

I love that for you!! I left at 18 also with my father and mom after they tried to force me to be baptized for a letter I needed for my DACA approval. I needed a letter saying I attended church to prove I had morals in my case. They denied me because I wasn’t baptized. And I also found my right church in a Baptist church and they gave me the letter even though I only attended their church on summer breaks when my grandmother visited ! I’m so thankful to them and I am 28 now I go to church Fridays and Sunday !

[@angieleejohnson7409]

Thank you for sharing! I suffered a lot of trauma throughout my childhood as a JW. It all got sweep under the rug Getting dissfellowships was their answer. I became addicted to drugs for 21 years. I have almost 8 years clean.

[@christinejames5631]

I'm sorry you went through all of that, it must of been so difficult but the fact your now 8 yrs clean shows your strength you deserve every happiness

[@tashathayer6427]

I understand and congrats.. ✌

[@sarahwales6276]

Same, being taught that the end time is near during childhood, there's no point planning for the future, I was always seeking immediate gratification (food), no point saving or getting an education. In a constant state if believing the end was coming, family and pets will die and possibly we would too as we could never be sure we were good enough. It took me until I was 20 to let go of the feeling of being insignificant.

[@lindaarrington9397]

Bless your heart. Hope you are ok i got kicked out of the mormons They said id sinned but never ask why. My brother n father fighting Shooting I left home at 15 Lived homeless For months in winter So a friend said i could move in with him.. My daddy went to the church and told them.

[@jackiebourg6869]

@@lindaarrington9397: You did the right thing Linda! May GOD show you HIS REAL LOVE 💘 with no strings attached.

[@jcj2949]

Please do NOT ever take down this video because I sincerely believe it will reach others as it did myself 7 days ago. I wasn't scared watching your video its full entirety because I noticed that your presentation was VERY tactful and cautious but yet very effective in appealing to my critical reasoning. Throughout my 40 years as a 3rd gen born-in, I have always had questions but was scared to speak against it to my family and friends because I didn't want to be labeled as an "apostate". Earlier this year though, I started having these feelings in which I couldn't shake off. Such as I kept feeling as if my life was being controlled by the organization. For instance, although a female, I always wondered why the brothers couldn't wear beards. I never regular pioneered because it just didn't appeal to me to get 90 then 70 hours in the ministry, sometimes in the very pressing heat. (I live in the South US). I always wondered why reporting field service time wasn't in the Bible. I could not ever keep up with the routine such as personal study and preparing for Meetings. I haven't read any of the latest releases in the last few years. For the past year I have felt disappointed in myself because I had found myself reporting "false" time to just not appear weak. I answer one comment a month and most of the time it's just reading a scripture. I had felt a disconnect from the organization and was wondering why. I now see that my Awakening journey was already in motion. I watched your video 7 days ago and have found myself in a rabbit hole of research. I have gotten the Ray Franz book since your video. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. I am going to be in PIMO state because all my friends and family & extended family are still very plugged in.

[@theresahubert9273]

Thank-you for this video. I am a Bible- believing Christian who often welcomed discussions at my door when I was a young person. It was a challenge to me to defend my faith and encouraged me in expressing my faith. I often commended them in their dedication in "witnessing", even as I disagreed often with their view. But one Sat morning my 16 year son answered the door and I overheard the lady start to explain her understanding of the scripture ( it was something I did not agree with). So I went to the door and saw her standing there with her 12 year old daughter, and I said " Tell me, how would you feel if I came to your door and started talking to your daughter about what I believe?" I told her that I did not appreciate her doing that. She didn't say a word, but turned and left fairly quickly. I think I hit a nerve!!

[@kramsdrawde8159]

Amen so glad to hear, I hope you left this high control group ,BUT, please bury yourself in the scriptures, the esv or american standard versions will be closer to original greek than the nwt... read with freedom the new testiment without the W.T. magazine... GOD hasn't betrayed you friend the scriptures and prayers are for your taking.

[@jonibrown6864]

@@kramsdrawde8159 that feeling you had was the Holy Spirit. Just stay in the scriptures and pray to God. He loves you and wants you to know the truth. I pray you continue.❤❤

[@jonibrown6864]

@Greg Jacques DISCIPLINE your children NOT BEAT THEM.

[@terryulmer969]

The Christain's Bible is just a very badly mistranslated and corrupted version of the Torah, The Real Word of G_d, and the Hebrew Tanach, with a lot changed including names, a lot added, and a whole lot taken out. Every thing that G_d said not to do, Christianity did. No Hebrew/Jew was ever named Jesus nor John nor especially James. There is no letter J in the Hebrew Alephbet nor does any of the Hebrew letters even make a J sound. Read the actual scriptures when G_d gave the Torah and the 10 Utterances to Mosche and the Hebrews/Jews on Mount Sinai. G_d specifically told them in no uncertain terms that neither they nor any of their descendents all through time are to never veer to the right nor left of the Torah. Never! G_d also told them in no uncertain terms that neither they nor any of their descendents all through time are to never accept anybody else's religion. Never! G_d warned us about Christianity thousands of years ago. Christianity is not the group that you think they are. Christianity is a Wolf 🐺 in sheep's clothing 🐑. No offense meant to any one but you have been deceived from all directions. Please do yourselves and your soul a favor and learn Hebrew and read the real Word of G_d, The Torah. G_d encoded the Torah, the Hebrew letters, and the Hebrew language so there is much hidden in plain sight. Look up on KZbin "Hebrew- The DNA of Creation ". It's a lesson on the Hebrew language and will show you some of G_d's encoding. Even in the Christain's Bible, 'Jesus' identifies himself as a Jew, not a Christian nor a Muslim. In the Christain's Bible, 'Jesus' said to listen to the Jewish Rabbis and to follow their instructions. The Rabbis know the Torah. In the Christain's Bible 'Jesus' said " You worship you know not what. We (the Jews) know what we worship for salvation comes through the Jews ". 'Jesus' never said that salvation comes through the Christains nor the Muslims, nor anyone else. 'Jesus' also warns about Christianity, they are the false church that comes after him. Christianity and English keeps mistranslating so much and then they totally misunderstand what they mistranslated. Again no offense meant but English kind of sucks as a language. There are languages around the world where the speakers of those languages know what the words mean but there is no correct words in English for them so the translators will just insert words that would make sense. Other times they purposely changed the original words to deceive people. Sometimes the translators will take several different words with different meanings in other languages and translate them into the same English word. Other times the translators took the same word in other languages and translated them into different English words with different meanings. Enoch, the seventh generation from Adom, prophesied that when the Word of G_d, the Torah/Tanach would be translated into other languages it would be translated wrong to the point it becomes a lie. Enoch's prophecy was correct. King James the Sixth of Scotland was the highest ranking leader of the Freemasons at the Lodge of Perth and Schoon. Later he became King James the First of England and brought Freemasonry with him. King James commissioned occultist to rewrite the Bible to his liking so that he could deceive and control the masses. King Nimrod started Freemasonry. Christianity is Mystery Babylon the Great incognito. One day King Nimrod was out hunting with his men and was mauled by a bear. His men ran away leaving him for dead. Three days later King Nimrod came back and convinced people that he was 'god'. The people worshipped him as 'god' who was dead for three days and then resurrected. His mother was called " the mother of god ". His people celebrated King Nimrod's birthday, on December 25th, by chopping down trees from the forest and bringing them home to decorate and exchanging presents. Sounds familiar? Even in the Christain's Bible, the scriptures says not to bring in trees and decorate them. That tradition goes back to King Nimrod. Christianity just put the name of 'Jesus' on it. If you read the History of the Jews, Saul of Tarsus, aka Paul, was a well known liar and trouble maker. One day Saul of Tarsus brutally attacked Yacov ( aka James though it should be Jacob, Yeshua's (aka Jesus though it should have been Joshua) oldest brother on the steps of the Temple. Saul/Paul only stopped beating Yacov when he thought Yacov was dead. Fortunately Yacov was only unconscious and survived the attack but he was crippled for the rest of his life because of Saul/Paul. In the Dead Sea Scrolls, Yacov (Yeshua's oldest brother) and Cephus (aka Peter) refers to Saul of Tarsus/Paul as the false disciple and the spouter of lies, who is enleague with the evil priest Annas. You should know that ha' satan can blind a man, knock him off his horse and deceive him into thinking he is talking to "the lord ".

[@dailybrotherswritings]

GOOGLE is probably the greatest nightmare of the Watchtower Organization.

[@peter01788]

Yes

[@mikespilligan1490]

Its kryptonite.

[@giaruso]

In this case for sure: Thank the spirits for GOOGLE!

[@blues3665]

Jason Zelda is even better than google. He digs so deep to uncover the truth about this multi billion dollar company. Please watch .

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

The truth is. Isaiah 9:6 👑

[@krism5575]

I was a bible study for 3 years of a JW (Philippines), I was constantly asked when am I gonna get baptized. I felt some pressure regarding that topic. I always say to my self, I don't want to do something because I was pressured to do it or someone decided it for me. So I never get baptized in a JW. After that I decided to leave, something inside me wants to leave. I was so scared to leave. It felt like when I leave the JW org, I'm gonna leave or reject God and so God would leave or reject me too. So I prayed, i poured my heart out to God before leaving. I visualized Jehovah holding my hand and I said if ever a time comes that I will rebel or let go of my hand away from Him I said "please don't let me go" wherever I go please don't ever let me go. Then I went on in life for years with no affiliation with any religion. Now, 17 years later I found the Truth. John 14:6 - Jesus said to him. I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:1 [1]“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. Believe in the Father "and" believe also in Jesus. Ephesians 2:8,9 [8]For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,[9]not of works, lest anyone should boast. 1 Corinthians 12:3 [3]Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. No religion can save you. We cannot save ourselves because of good works. Jesus is the only savior. Galatians 2:21 [21]I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.” Acts 4:12 [12]Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” John 16:13 [13]However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. John 14:26 [26]But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. I pray that whoever come across with your video will know Jesus and accept Him as his Lord and Savior in Jesus name. Amen.

[@SamMontgomery-d2c]

Praise God in Jesus name Amen !! Love your comment. By grace are ye saved and that not of yourself, it is the gift of God!!!!!

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

God - another religious nutter - you DO realise it's ALL bullshit don't you? The Catholics, the Lutherans, the Anglicans, The Episcopalians, the Methodists, the Wesleyans, the Anabaptists, the Jehovah's Witnesses. They're ALL just variations on an ancient Middle Eastern set of myths and superstitions. You've latched on to the Christian god because you're Philippino. But if you were Afghan, you'd worship Allah. If you were Japanese, you'd follow Shinto. While if you were South Indian, your gods would include Shiva. And if you were a primitive tribesman in the darkest Amazon - or in the most remote parts of Burundi - you'd be into the spirits of the river, the trees, the sun - and fire. ALL religions are just Man's best effort to represent that "sixth sense" humans have - and of course to help mitigate the fear of death: of COURSE the sting of it is lessened if you think you're going to Paradise when your earthly stay is up. But you're not. You're not going to Hell, either - or Purgatory for that matter. You won't be reunited with your mum and dad - your friends - your lovers. In fact you won't see - or feel - or hear - or smell - or touch - or in any way be aware of ANYTHING whatsoever cos you'll be dead. That's it. Eternal darkness. Why d'ya need all that superstition? Use any anxiety you have got as motivation to make this life as good as possible - and for Christ's sake don't waste it praying!

[@CARNIVORE-RN]

Praise God your eyes were opened by God!!! Jesus IS the WAY. The TRUTH, and The LIFE!!!

[@vicentinaccorimanya3036]

Yes In Jesus is better, by his love not by force.

[@pamelahowe1870]

Amen 🙏 ❤

[@martinholt4939]

I am a former JW that got disfellowshiped at age 15 I am now 43, and I am still trying to put my life together this is a cult through and through My mother still will not talk to me and she is in bad health. It has taken me a long time to deprogram from there indoctrination. I am thankful for finding your channel keep up good work

[@skippy1012]

15?

[@charmaineclayton2018]

Thank you for sharing your story.. To be honest I always thought JW people are stupid or mental challenge, for how can they believe such silly stories, if they are intelligent enough to see it just a cult .. but you spoke so eloquently and so kindly about your friends. I have a better understanding now.. next time a JW knock on my door , I will be kind , but what? Do I tell them to help them to get out of this clut and the g indoctrination?

[@suewolf9815]

I am so sorry you are being treated so hurtfully by your mother. She is brainwashed by the rules of this religion.

[@fizzypop1858]

Great video! I was a mormon for 27 years, so this makes perfect sense. If you replace the words Witness, Johovah's Witness, etc. with Mormon, you've got the same video. They're both cults.

[@juneribbons5196]

I'm seeing on FB now askig were you abused by a Mormon as a child to contact them

[@canfield33]

I quit the Mormon church for the same reasons!!!

[@lizaamoncio653]

@@canfield33 true doctone is only found in the bible Nobody is truenot religion Jesus Christ is the only true Jesus Christ laws must be written in our heart and mind. We need.to go back to where our first parent refuse to become the king of Gods Creatuon....until our Lord himself comedown in our midts and conquer once again what is really belongs to us.. Spiritual life is only thing we become one.... TRY TO LISTEN COVER TO COVER WHAT PASTOR APOLLO C QUIBOLOY MANNA OF RWVELATION WHAY HE SAID THAT HE IS THE LIVING TESTIMONY OF OUR LORDS PLAN

[@louisenel1303]

I too was brought up in JW family. However, the only one never baptised. I no longer consider myself as being JW. For many of the same reasons. Wonderful video. Thank you.

[@Kelly14UK]

Both are American in origin. Nuff said.

[@a.w.3772]

Third generation former Witness. I was unbaptized yet disassociated (shunned) for the crime of visiting my disfellowshipped dad. That's literally it! Nothing more. I was 15, unbaptized, yet forced to endure near total isolation. I lost all friends, had no one. It was a callous punishment for a child. The elder who read my letter of disassociation from the stage smirked and laughed at me after he walked off the stage and passed by me sitting in the back of the hall. Decades later, I'm still traumatized by the shunning. THE WITNESSES ARE A CULT, PERIOD. GET OUT AS SOON AS YOU CAN.

[@adrianarileymiller-cuevas1891]

Unbaptized jehovah's witnesses don't get disassociated especially for a crime of visiting a disfellowshipped dad.. you have to be unrepentant wrongdoers practicing wrongdoing such as lying, stealing, smoking sexual immorality , and others sinful actions. Sorry, but you are misleading and btw nobody laugh when someone who is truly baptized Jehovah's witness gets disfellowshipped , ever!!! smh!!

[@a.w.3772]

@@adrianarileymiller-cuevas1891 That's your experience, but it DID happen. Period. BTW, that elder was removed. I bet you'd argue that elders don't rape little children, either. But the facts and many lawsuits and evidence have shown that some elders DO RAPE CHILDREN. There was even a case of wife swapping (swinging) in the congregation. One even hired a hooker. My dad was the Presiding Overseer for a long time. Oh....the stories from the judicial committees he sat on!!!! Omg. Elders with zero training in counseling deciding the fate of people. It's a freaking shame.

[@adrianarileymiller-cuevas1891]

@@a.w.3772 I get it now, awesome that horrible so- called elder WAS REMOVED, !! That's definitely awesome but, Unfortunately You didn't mention any of that on your post in the first place did you? .NO you didn't!! Like the Bible said to unrepentant bad person, don't even eat with such a man.....remove that wicked person from AMONG YOURSELVES !! 1 CORINTHIANS 5;11-13 that's what causes disfellowshipping/ disassociated by wrongdoers doing wrongdoings and sinning against Jehovah God and sadly others religion don't practice biblical disapline on bad conduct and practices on their parishioners like Jehovah's witnesses do .So next time please be more clear and HONEST on your posts and don't leave nothing to the ignorant minds. Jehovah God doesn't accept liars and misleading people with FALSE stories and I don't either 🤮

[@a.w.3772]

@@adrianarileymiller-cuevas1891 lol 😆 You sound ridiculous, judgemental, and very, very unhappy. Take care.

[@adrianarileymiller-cuevas1891]

@@a.w.3772 Incredible!!! Because it's YOU who sounds ridiculous, judgemental and very, very unhappy and also dishonest and misleading about the Jehovah's witnesses . Guess you never thought that the real truth will come out and it did!! and I'm HAPPY about that 🤗 and you take care too!

[@mstexas76]

I was a JW for 15 years but I got very tired of being told by the elders that I was a terrible wife and if I was a better wife my unbelieving husband wouldn’t be the way he was and he would care for me and his children Basically I deserved being treated the way I was It was my own fault I left the organization and I am living a very happy life I am a born again Christian I totally agree with this video Do your research and be like the Bereans in Thessalonica they searched the scriptures for themselves They didn’t just take the apostle Pau’s word

[@ElisarahWooten]

Yes, I was told that I must have been doing something to get treated that way after all those years because he wasn’t softened up. I asked the elder whom I knew his wife was abused by her first husband so I asked: if she did something to be thrown down the stairs? He turned red and just sat there after he realized he judged me in the most terrible way. They wanted me to keep it quiet and reconcile. Too much to say here but I spoke up after years of abused almost immediately when they wanted to appoint him as an elder. They had no idea he was that way but for years refused to notice some meetings I’d just sit there with tears in my eyes. I must have been doing something right.

[@vintageseason2119]

Two MORE terrible wives? So glad to meet you. I got marked for talking about my elder husband.

[@annettefowler4704]

When there are problems with married people. It's always the fault of the wifes

[@rosscob3107]

20 years out of the JW’s as a publisher and growing up in the organisation , even now just hearing the JW lingo gives me chills it’s almost like PTSD, keep up the good work …🤜

[@honestfriend767]

KZbin is censoring this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3ndkqKGgN2jn9E

[@lindaconover7245]

I am so glad you chose to leave. But I'm wondering what you believe in now? I pray it's the truth in the Lord!

[@rayhill5767]

@@lindaconover7245 why do you have to believe anything? I believe I’ll have a ham sandwich. I believe I’ll take a nap. I believe I’ll pay a bill. Those are nice functional things to believe.

[@xentricrebel2287]

I know, right? Same here with me....I found myself clinching and grinding my teeth through this whole video, feeling so much stress. I commented my story above.

[@spross1000]

I feel exactly the same..just hearing the JW catch phrases makes the hair on my neck stand up. I hate that cult and what it has done to my childhood.

[@Intuition1829]

I left too! The sisters were VERY MEAN to me and I was often punished for asking questions that were off limits. As a female in the organization, I was discouraged from thinking independently. I asked questions and got no answers ever since I was a child, my parents treated me as the black sheep for researching things outside of the organization. Unlike my brother. He always did as he was told, and played the game.

[@zitronoslen]

I was raised into the witnesses but haven't been involved since my 20s. we need to have open conversation with the true witnesses who really want to have this further things with God. This man in the video, delicately telling the truth, we need to all sit down and have this conversation and the true witnesses need to confront this.

[@lindaallen6519]

Sorry you had to grow up in that

[@zitronoslen]

@@lindaallen6519 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e52afICrgNKEZ7s

[@zitronoslen]

Just a little on some of what I think and believe.

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

@@zitronoslen I just subscribed to your channel your content seems interesting from what was seen when I went over there.

[@anaederael]

I was raised as JW in the 80s and 90s. I was disfellowshipped at 15 because I had questions about the "truth". The elders interrogated me at the hall, alone, for hours until I finally gave in and told them to just disfellowship me if they weren't going to answer my questions. So they did. It's taken me 25 years to finally be okay from all of the things that were swept under the rug as a kid. My love and support is with all of us here in the comments that survived that religious trauma.

[@animo7665]

Hey man I'm an unbaptized jw can I ask what the question were?

[@SavedByJesusHeimatLiebe]

Jesus Loves You, He is all we need, not some organisation.

[@Cuffsmaster]

@@SavedByJesusHeimatLiebe He does not even need a religion to be in good shape There is no need to replace one faith with another unproven one

[@SavedByJesusHeimatLiebe]

@@Cuffsmaster Hey You fellow Human :) Every Person can believe what they want. I know that what i used to believe is true for a fact bc i experience it every Day. Wishing You a nice Day.

[@Cuffsmaster]

@@SavedByJesusHeimatLiebe "I know what what I used to believe is true for a fact because I experienced it everyday" So you don't believe the facts anymore?/ that makes no sense.

[@feliciachetty2184]

OMG I faded a few years ago. My son, who is now 26 had questions. This is a very informative video. My congregation was family. After my dad's passing last year. My divorce from a "witness" who cheated on me for 19 years of out 25 year marriage. I know I made the right decision. My outlook on life. My outlook on people has changed. I have more appreciation for God. I love life and people more. My life is exactly where it needs to be.

[@user-my1pk2kx3l]

I left over 30 years ago and it is video like yours that help me still keep it up

[@Hallel-o-jah]

@@feliciachetty2184 Who is your God now?

[@Hallel-o-jah]

@@user-my1pk2kx3l Pray to Jehovah in your most private moment and keep seeking His guidance.

[@knittnpretty]

I have never been a Witness. Just happened upon your video. You are incredibly kind and loving. Not an ounce of anger over being lied about. God bless you on your spiritual journey!

[@theblackgambit1]

I’m a 42 yr old JW as we speak, and I’m slowly starting to pull away. The lack of answers to simple questions over the years has began to really bother me over the years. It’s really hard to abandon the only thing you have been taught your entire life. Man I gave up so much and sacrificed so much and I don’t see the benefit.

[@daisyesparza7390]

Yes it's very difficult but I encourage you to keep reading the bible and find a bible teaching church. Fix your eyes on Jesus. he knows your struggle. The Lord can use you to bring Him glory & to help others who are being deceived. May the Holy Spirit guide you.

[@moonbeamstry5321]

I got out 25 yrs ago. A mistake I made upon my exit was to throw out the baby with the bathwater. I over compensated to full blown atheism for a while. I also overly embraced feminism due to suffering in such a problematic patriarchal organization for so long. Feminism caused me almost as much strife as being born into the jw cult did. It's just yet another cult. All of this to say that I second the advice already given you. Stay the path of getting out of the JW false religion, but please don't lose your relationship with God and Christ. I wish I hadn't. It didn't do me any favors. My heart and prayers go out to you 💛

[@charlesxavier677]

​@@daisyesparza7390this is utter bullshit, don't waste any more time on the imaginary fairy tales of other men. Go do something that makes you happy. Get laid or something.

[@gmoney8675]

It's INSANE I didn't learn the HISTORY behind it all until yrs after I was out of it. Had I known about how it was created and how many times since 1915 they really had their followers believing Armageddon was immenient it would have been obvious it was false teachings. I've learned since leaving that we are currently in the 6th cycle and even tho we may be close to the 7th cataclysm mankind will start over like it has the 6 times before. They unfortunately use this as a scare tactic to keep their followers knocking on doors and moving their literature. I really never seen it as a cult but once your able to take an honest look at it, it has EVERY trademark sign of a cult. Plain and simple you MUST have FAITH thier version of the Bible is inspired by God along with their governing body, question that it all falls apart.

[@trishapotter3118]

The beginning of my change was getting on my knees praying 🙏 in Jesus Christs name

[@exjwmother1215]

Thank you! I left 3 yrs ago. I felt the NEED to make a video as well. I still smh at the realization that I was in a cult...

[@chrisryan5339]

Good luck on your journey through life you made a great decision.

[@mimiholand1063]

What did this cult ask of you? They never asked anything from you. See how liars get easily caught in their own lies.

[@chrisryan5339]

@@mimiholand1063 Don’t defend the indefensible.

[@djiboutidjango3196]

@@mimiholand1063 I don't think you are a good witness. You obviously haven't listened to David Splanes talk about not listening to or watching apostate material. You need to meet with your elders to help you spiritually. If you don't meet with the elders, then that would be hypocritical. 😁

[@leratondlovu6601]

Mmmmmm!!

[@MaureenLessard]

THANK YOU, for your honest, respectful, factual video. I was also raised as a JW, but stepped away in grade 7. I suffered horribly as a child, and well into my adult life. You have opened the door to conversation about the journey. As I read the comments, it is healing to relate to others by saying ME TOO. Sharing our journeys, is how we heal.

[@sachadsouza5569]

Thank you for sharing your sincere life story! You can be so proud that you have truly listened to your conscience. Its precisely because you value truth and honesty that you left.

[@glenyshoughtondouglas1807]

You sound like one absolutely beautiful human being and a real and true gentleman. I’m happy you got out and are living your best life.

[@RobespierreThePoof]

Handsome too

[@Ladybhive71]

​@@RobespierreThePoof He sounds a little like Johnny To Carson ♥️♥️😆

[@christophernicholas4463]

I truly appreciated your articulated explanation for leaving ! I've never posted anything on social media till now. I'm grateful to hear whet you said. I was raised as a JW. I was also baptized at 13. I was also a minister knocking on door to door, and giving prayers and talks in front of the congregation. My Dad was an Elder also. (passed on now) I WAS ALSO SEXUALLY ABUSED BY TWO OLDER MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG! (I never told my Dad or Mom about it.) At 23yrs old I was disfellowshipped and shunned by all : family , friends, neighbors. I tried to kill myself twice at that time. I really appreciate hearing what you pointed out for others to see and hear: and you did so in a truthful yet graceful manner. I want to thank you for speaking out! Chris

[@doreenfernandes2431]

🌿🌻Thank God your eyes are opened and not still brainwashed. Now focus on Jesus ! 👌 And forget your past and be happy! 😊

[@abc-ex4kw]

Look Up Islam

[@Ayeleen7219]

Where glad you are still here 🤍

[@Susirajantakaa]

I am so sorry for what you have experienced. I am hoping you are in a better mind set now and doing alright. Wish you all the best in your future. Do remember, even though you were shunned by the people who should be your family and friends, you make new family and friends who love and care about you just for who you are, not for what you believe.

[@sandratull1852]

@@Susirajantakaa 6th

[@maryflowers6557]

Congratulations on one million views! That's awesome! I saw your video 2 years ago and I am so happy that it is getting this many views!

[@Ladybhive71]

Thank you brother for waking up I saw the lack of love all the gossip and heartless attitudes. And just like you said brother all the doctrines and then I've heard that elder said a lot of stuff is made up.

[@sherryclouston2813]

You have no idea what this video has done for me. I was raised as a JW from the age of 9 till I was 30, when I walked away. I am now 70 and yes it is terrifying experience to wake up and realize that it is not the truth. The fact that you face losing everyone in your family and friends that are JWs..because that is one of their beliefs and teachings. I was shunned. It took a very very long time to deal with the trauma they caused in my life I applaud your courage and strength. May you be blessed for your courage and this video.

[@chrisbevis7725]

At least you had the strength and courage to walk away. Not many can do that. All you can do is rejoice in your escape.

[@The_Lion_And_The_Lamb]

Do you still believe in God? I hope so. Please don’t let spiritual abuse scare you away from God and His amazing love, grace and mercy.

[@melissaperry6117]

Are you happier? Have you found an other religion that “has it right”? Do you still believe in God or Jesus Christ? I see that many other people are relieved by your video. I hope you have peace. Personally I realize that all of us are imperfect. But I haven’t found peace or happiness elsewhere. I do think that your heart condition is what Jesus will use to judge the righteous & the unrighteousness. A lot of JW’s will be surprised to see who will make it into the new system. That is one teaching that I have never challenged. I hope you are have found peace & happiness with your research. I also appreciate that you don’t find fault with the brothers you knew well.

[@Ferigore]

@@The_Lion_And_The_Lamb depending on the god-version one believes in though :D

[@marlynepeart4570]

I have a friend who is a Jehovah witness and I am a Seventh Day Adventists and we just can't see eye to eye where truth is concerned. One time we talked about the disfellowship that went on in the church. I asked her for biblical proof and she sent me some scriptures and I prayed before studying them and not one of them have anything to do with disfellowshiping members this she agreed on but she continues to study with them. She also has a PHD in malice keeping so I'm now on the list.

[@Gottahavemycoffee]

I was a JW for over 20 years, a Pioneer for 8 years and worked at Bethel for 4. Although I believed in what was taught, In my heart deep down, I was torn between what was taught and the reality of what I had witnessed over the years regarding children... one Prdtor was a Circuit Overseer, who was caught, but never held accountable because the parents didnt want it to go further, so, instead of disfellowshipping, he was transferred to another State, still able to hold onto his position as a CO. I witnessed this sort of thing on 3 occasions with 3 different members. When I stood up and made some noise and asked questions, I was the one who was made to feel that I was in the wrong. I was put in front of the Committee and repremanded. I no longer was allowed to work in Bethel, or Pioneer, with the agreement not to be disfellowshipped. But I became a marked person. My family started to turn against me for bringing them shame, my brothers and brother inlaw were Elders. It's been over 20 years since I walked away from the JW Org, my family and my husband. The healing took years due to the mental and emotional guilt I felt, but with the support of ones like yourself, I'm living my life guilt free and I've been working with Child Protection Services since 2014. Finally, I am happy.

[@kelleywatkins6001]

FANTASTIC....I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU TIL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH . THERE IS NOT A QUESTION MARK....TY. FOR. SHARING. N. GOD BLESS YOU. N YOUR FAMILY ...IT TAKES. MUCH FOR YOU TO SPEAK OF THIS

[@maqimin]

牛逼！

[@albertfinney1328]

Blaming the victim. VERY common practice. What is amazing is that blamers are so blinded, maybe as blind as they pretend. Refusal to see what clearly IS is remarkable.

[@kingsadassco]

Please take a look at Islam. Read the Quran. Make research about the prophet of Islam and I assure you that u will find the truth

[@Gottahavemycoffee]

@@kingsadassco Thankyou for your offer, its appreciated, however I no longer am interested in Religion on any terms. I will never need to put faith in any God as I have faith in myself, I will never need to pray for strength as I have strength in myself, I will never need to ask any God for forgiveness, I have learnt to forgive myself and i learn from my mistakes. I take and choose my own road in life, I also take full responsibility for what ever destination that holds.

[@sadiesponge7577]

Wow your experience is very similar to mine. I started waking up just before COVID, in 2019. All the channels you mentioned helped me as well. The first answers I found about them had such a profound effect on me I was literally like a zombie for a few days! I was dumbfounded. It was like a vale being pulled off my head. Every thing was so much clearer. Now there’s no guilt I constantly felt. I felt so free! It’s amazing. I still see myself as a Christian but I don’t follow man, but God and Jesus.

[@meganfrancois9474]

Praise God! It is so good to hear that you continue to cling to God. It breaks my heart how many people come out of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and turn from God. That governing body and all of the elders that have perpetuated this deception will have to stand before God one day and answer for all that they have led astray. Heartbreaking!💔

[@sadiesponge7577]

Yes, many do lose faith in God. I can see his amazing creative works. The human body for instance is one of his marvellous, amazing creations. I really appreciate that intelligence.

[@susannebjrkman8437]

To have a relationship with God is a totally different thing than to have a religion. I don't think God is religious.

[@sadiesponge7577]

@@susannebjrkman8437 Yes you’re right. The bible even says God hates religion!

[@Ladybhive71]

​@@susannebjrkman8437 💯

[@anitarodriguez3106]

I completely understand. My mom actually woke up and then helped me wake up. My grandma is the only one still in that church. She won’t hear anything that makes her religion look bad. I feel like you should also talk about how mentally damaging that religion is to people. How when you are shunned so many people loose their only friends, family everything and are alone. Especially if being in that religion is all the know. I remember I wasn’t allowed to play with any other kids because they were not part of the religion. Imagine those that grew up that way and had to leave that religion for whatever reason their mental state .

[@cuddlez.]

My mother is a JW and feels the same as your grandma. I asked her one time if I presented her with facts about the WT that we’re true, but put the WT in a negative light, would she want to know. Her answer was NO. That tells you all you need to know about this manipulative and controlling group.

[@marysanders4649]

All Jehovah’s Witness children are psychologically abused by their believing parents in this cult. This is the most devastating part, as the indoctrinated parents do not always realize what they are doing. The question is : How do you inform and reason with people who just refuse to listen?.

[@ms.anonymousinformer242]

Imagine living like that on top of having an unbelieving parent physically abusive, and verbally abusive.

[@nikkiqualls8495]

Any suggestions for helping someone to wake up. My grandma is getting sucked into it and I can’t get her to listen to me.

[@alev4287]

So many families in the organization have messed up stories. Those families who weren’t as “spiritually strong” so many have the saddest stories.

[@thedemysticist6730]

I resonate so much with your story as I'm still in, still an elder, but I'm seeing this religion for what it really is. Funny, it was a Bethel trip that motivated me to finally get baptized late in my teens... and similar to you, I thought a Bethel trip would strengthen my faith when I started to have doubts 2 years ago. It did, but only temporarily. You're a braver man than I, coming out completely like this. I have so much to lose and need to bide my time, but I realize that my life could come crashing down if I were ordered to do something morally reprehensible such as assist in the medical martyrdom of a child. But the Splane rant leak is what's sending me over the edge and motivating me to comment, albeit anonymously. He is wrong on so many levels. Our search for real truth is what led us here, not a desire to escape responsibility or an excuse not to believe. This is not war, we are not enemies, and the revealing of genuine truth is not a ploy by evil spirits.

[@JuanitaWaterman]

Well said. You are going to do what you need to when your ready. Take care of yourself. You are in a hard spot

[@lidiagutierrez7983]

You have the strength to walk out of it, if you have children think about the permanent harm these institutions do to them.

[@bobbytalbert5298]

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[@OzienPlays]

Have you considered that JW isn't the only false religion? That potentially, there is no God and that reality is best explained through science and there are no "reasons" for our existence except what we personally want it to be? I cry for people who get shunned by their families, JW is one of the worst, but all of them do it to one level or another. There are people who offer fellowship that don't believe in the supernatural at all.

[@thedemysticist6730]

@@OzienPlays I've been seeing that most religions are ways for a select group of people to control a larger number of people, unfortunately some of them can still kill you for not believing.

[@jbennett2319]

Age 43 now, got out at 19. Was a 3rd generation JW with 3 generations of Elders, Pioneers and family in Bethel. My relatives were featured in the publication and people treated us like JW royalty but I’m the happiest I’ve ever been and though I struggled with it all at first, I’m so grateful to be out and feel bad for the rest of my family, still in. Thank you for the video. I wish you all the best.

[@tripleraze321]

Isn’t that amazing? Even with being shunned and possibly disowned people still experience greater joy. That says a lot. Same for the Mormon church I left last year.

[@mlove.97]

💗🙏💗

[@carlosblanco2460]

Thank you for sharing. I was raised a JW since about 6 until I walked away at 16 or 17. In my early teens I began to ask a lot of questions that the AS’s and Elders were not wanting to answer so I was in constant trouble with them. I knew something wasn’t right so I left against my mother’s wishes and never looked back…best decision I’ve ever made. As I read the comments, I’m saddened to read the trauma others endured while in the organization. I hope more people wake up and walk away. I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks again for sharing.

[@jamescortez5860]

Stories like yours give me hope that ill see my family and friends again. As a former MS/regular pioneer, watching videos like these played a critical role in me “waking up”. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@indarsgrasbergs2601]

This is one of the most honest, tactfull, inteligent life story from every aspect! Thank You very much for sharing it! I myself have been a special pioneer, and an elder for more than 20 years and left couple of years ago! So many of these topics raised in my mind in the same way! Thank You again!

[@justinamusyoka4986]

Good you left..where are you after departure?Just asking. This made me leave christianity in entirety after discovering even Rome deceived the whole world.

[@ryanmilestone3649]

Beautiful...my name is Eddie I'm African Nigerian I FADED AWAY. I WAS A DEVOUT JW, a ministerial servant for more than 5 years and I'm out now. WAKING UP IS TERRIFYING.

[@markcopland5738]

I now avoid them,Im slightly afraid of them but I will be nice to them but not get into a conversation with anyone anymore.

[@elifasinimpagaritse7902]

@@markcopland5738 never do that please listen it’s gonna help you learn lot of stuff

[@deniseowens1163]

Praise God. Come to God through the finished works of Christ. NOT BY WORKS LEST ANY MAN WOULD BOAST. Jesus' last word on the cross was It is finished. Meaning the sin debt is paid.

[@elainebernier]

Leaving any cult is difficult. You have courage, my friend.

[@suras8984]

I feel like society has turned into the cult I left behind. apostate = antivaxxers, worldly people = vaccine hesitant, satan=misinformation, apostate lies = conspiracy theories. JWs keep you from mixing with the world by scaring you that its satans world = lockdowns. JWs fear mongers you about armagheddon, Media fear mongers you about covid. If you don't comply in either you are attacked/shunned. its the truth = follow the science.

[@HoneyD109]

those are just fundamental christian things tbh, and they have a huge voting block in the us. all these groups check a lot of the BITE model boxes and do have influence on our society.

[@pahom2]

Yep. God is just an ancient legend.

[@henrylafromboise4581]

It was easy to leave j w When they dont come to you to find out how your doing, and encouraging you to come back proves to me without a doubt it's as false as every. Other religions I found the truth by reading the dead Sea scrolls without booklets from religious organizations I know who god is now Through the Dead Sea scrolls

[@compositioncompilation]

The narrow gate and cramped road is The way jesus put it In his time the course he taught was referred to as a sect It was him they killed As Satan willed.. Who now still controls it.. His followers he knew..would be hated Didn't he say this ?

[@chriszebra7806]

My biggest wish is for my sister to wake up but she probably won't. Married to an elder and in Bethal. I feel so sorry for her. I am incredibly fortunate to have been able to break free of this sick cult. Thank you for your courage. Well done! Please keep on spreading the truth.

[@Stargatefan1236]

I love hearing about why other people have left opening up is really hard to do in a public forum especially when you're an elder. major props

[@nilachandra9784]

For sure. So much Courage. I really want to commend you, I can see from so many peoples replies and comments , that your speaking out gives a permission to question where perhaps they never felt they could. I also want to add that it's a process. I am 30 years out , and still weeding out parts of the doctrine its effect on my personality , in subtle ways and sometimes very direct ways ( like shunning and the byproduct of that) Today I watched Ray Franz's testimonial and was blown away by the degree of courage as a member of the governing body to decide to call BS. I feel like a huge layer has shed for me. Awakening is painful, but also incredibly beautiful, when a life of deep heart is cultivated at the other side of crossing the line to leave. It takes great courage. I am deeply touched to hear of others experience of intelligently and with deep spiritual conscience sharing their stories. Mine also is quite epic.....just saying 😉 I'm so glad its helping

[@alilove1759]

I also woke up about "the truth" without "apostate" sources. It wasn't until after I left I started reading/watching. And it opened my eyes even more and just reaffirmed myself that I made the right decision!

[@apprehensivegrape2382]

Same here. I grew up as a 3rd generation jw. Elder dad, pioneer mom. Faded with my husband and kids about 10 years ago but only became brave enough to watch KZbin videos and do my own research beginning 3 years ago (physically shaking and heart pounding in terror as I watched/read even though I didn't fully believe anymore.).

[@cassandrasmom]

Same! I became inactive after deciding to marry someone of a different faith and seeing how my “friends” reacted. It’s been 12 years and only recently have started watching these videos. It’s very eye opening and comforting at the same time, realizing I’m not the only one with doubts.

[@cassandrasmom]

@@apprehensivegrape2382 This is how I feel today watching so many videos about child molestation being kept from the authorities. Shocking!

[@jessicacopland7382]

"New light should never make old light become false." THIS IS THE BEST STATEMENT EVER!!! Thank you!!!

[@compositioncompilation]

What was manna when it was a day old ?

[@baberoot1998]

Agreed! What a great analogy!!! I will remember this analogy!!!

[@kamelhaj6850]

This statement will actually help me in what the latest Pope is trying to do in the Catholic Church. He's starting to punish anyone who disagrees with his new sin-loving church (where everyone goes to Heaven). In other words, his new "light" will abolish the old light.

[@compositioncompilation]

@@kamelhaj6850 When the pope recently met with the ayatollah..they agreed that approving of war was not in line with Gods thinking. So for the past hundred years (let alone those farther back in history ) when they involved themselves in the feuding of the nations.. blessing the armies and the weapons.. Were they DISPLEASING GOD ? What of the MILLIONS who were slaughtered in the world wars.. Were those RELIGIOUS LEADERS in the WRONG ?? Rev 18 :24 said it all along. Speaking of false religion as if a wife..that had immorally behaved like a whore, The blood God saw She (Babylon the Great) was responsible for spilling Will not be forgiven. Oh..Almighty God will render justice totally. Religion that is provably false will be eradicated fully..leaving only those that please Him. That is Gods judgement ..and who can resist Him ? Those who unjustly died in such circumstances no doubt God will determine and they shall live . The bible uses the word for this RESURRECTION. This is not a reuniting of body and spirit or soul. Look at the word carefully : Resurrection. They will stand up again..to put it crudely..literally from the root of the Greek word translated directly. The world they ll be placed in will be fully satisfying..governed by hand picked good people..tested ..to ensure we are ruled wonderfully well. In the same way that jesus was tested..they too..who will be assigned to rule with him ..will be also...tested fully. See jw.org Choose your language at the top of the screen .its in over 1000 languages. People all.over the world have found answers to perplexing questions and purpose to their lives. Disturbing things we see..will prove to be temporary.. Almighty God ..is a God of love and He has designed us to be like Him..and created us in such a way that we enjoy much with our senses.

[@mmmsunshine5367]

Love this!

[@michellesomerville8512]

Wow! Just watched this and loved everything you brought up, you had me captivated thank you❤ I was born a JW and disfellowshipped 2001 .. was tough at the start but now I love my life 💜🙏

[@debbiewareing1178]

I applaud your bravery and moral code. I left the JW’s back in the 90’s. I was not born and bred into it and my family shunned me for a short time when I became a witness. After a while they grew to accept it, but did not like it. After some years, I too started to question things. My biggest problem was the lack of love for anyone not a JW. They had sayings such as ‘worldly people or bad association’ I have even heard some members of the congregation call people goats. Which showed a judgemental attitude. They do not support any charity or do any good works in terms of helping those outside the organisation. They deem their ministry as love. However, this lacked considerably to the person of Jesus that I have come to know. He loved ALL people, sinners, Samaritans, the prodigal son etc. And this ultimately was my reason for leaving. Don’t get me wrong JW’s do show a lot of love within the organisation and I made some lovely, dear friends who were genuine and sincere. Just terribly mislead and deceived. Once I left the organisation (not for any wrong doing, but like yourself I did not believe it was the truth anymore) I found out so much more. So many lies and deceptions, far more than I could have ever imagined. I felt very bitter, for some time that they, were able to get away with all this, to have such profound effects on peoples whole lives. It has taken me a long time to shake off feelings of guilt for doing ordinary things such as research, celebrating a birthday, associating with ‘worldly people’. The damage doesn’t end when you leave. The dogma stays for a long time. So it is wonderful to see someone helping these poor people to come out of this sect and to be there for them. Now that is true love. God like love. Well done. I wish you a happy life.

[@jonibrown6864]

Im so happy you got out. Jesus DOES love all people.

[@ljrockstar69]

Any tips on how I can get my uncle's family to get out of this religion ? They are so determined that this is the true religion, and they are so dellusion. There is nothing I can do to change their minds.

[@TheFallingTower]

Unfortunately it is incredibly difficult to break the indoctrination of a high control group/cult. In most cases they have to be at a point in life where they are ready to wake up. Their allegiance and comfort will generally be more important to them than facts and truth. Street Epistemology is a great method to try. Check out Anthony Magnabosco here on KZbin. I’ve been meaning to get my next video out for awhile now which deals with that topic, but my life and schedule is a bit nuts right now.

[@debbiewareing1178]

@@ljrockstar69 Unfortunately, there is very little you can do about your uncle’s family. They need to make the choice for themselves. I found the more someone tried to convince me the JW’s were wrong and to get out, the more my conviction got stronger. It wasn’t until I started to question things myself and started to see things much more clearly that I actually woke up. It is a difficult situation, practically impossible, when they will not look or listen to anything that isn’t from the organisation. They have been indoctrinated to believe reading or watching anything not from watchtower is apostasy and opens you up to the machinations of the devil enabling Satan a way in. While they still believe it to be the truth, they will not engage in anything that might possibly be considered apostasy. Incidental things that they see or witness may help them start to question things, but then they need to be right place right time and even then if their heart is closed to it, they won’t listen. Terribly sad, I do hope you find a way to help them. I pray for the JW congregations regularly, if anyone can open their heart it is God. Although the JW’s are not ‘the’ true religion, it doesn’t mean God isn’t real. He very much is and He has a plan. Best wishes and God bless. Maranatha

[@janekunene3315]

@@ljrockstar69 I would suggest that you let them be. Sometimes people are best left where they are or they'll be completely devastated and that may destroy their lives for good. What I am coming to learn is that God loves all of his creation regardless where they are. He is above all of us. We tend to judge each other a lot and we like to create these divisions amongst ourselves. I saw a comment here that one was shunned by their non-JW family for being a JW. So, most of us are lost. If our acts of love end so simply. I for one am trying to embrace the differences and celebrate the fact that most people turn to religion for a good course. As long as they do not turn barbaric then I respect their views. But if someone would come to me asking why I do not associate with them anymore I'd just give my honest truth without trying to lecture or change their minds onto my viewpoint.

[@debraredding7215]

I'm not a JW, never was. I listened just out of curiosity. All I want say is, you are a BEAUTIFUL SOUL. And I pray that our LORD will continue to guide you to HIS truth and HIS peace🙏🏾❤

[@js8270]

@Roman Black All human constructs are of human origin any suggestions otherwise would require something more substantial than faith or belief.

[@Anne-ux2jj]

Jesus is Jehovah

[@justinemereni689]

Jesus is Lord ​@@Anne-ux2jj

[@juanramos9660]

My grandmother used to say" when the truth speaks, the lie trembles".

[@Pharesm]

The liars invented a new word for ' *truth* ', its now called ' *conspiracy theory* ' I tremble every time I speak the truth, because the truth is not well liked at all in recent years.

[@juanramos9660]

Everytime you speak the truth it makes the lie weaker and you stronger. Worry about you and not what other people around you may think. Remember when we walk the road to heaven we walk alone.

[@juanramos9660]

Conspiracy theories are lies. It's only the truth if you believe them.

[@Pharesm]

@@juanramos9660 or if you KNOW from History books that they are true and only claimed to be a theory. Real conspiracies happen all the time - just look at Eugenicist Dr. Fauci. Facebook was silencing anyone who said it came from the Wuhan lab, claiming it came from bats. Surprise surprise, 1 year later, the conspiracy theory comes out as conspiracy fact on the major news networks in the united states and Australia, because Fauci's emails got leaked. The term "Conspiracy Theory" was created by the CIA, to dissuade people who were too lazy to do their own research to find hidden truths, that will impact them at some point. Like CIA Operation Paperclip flying lots of Nazi war criminals and eugenicists to America, after getting their prison sentences "commuted", to have them start new Pharma corporations in the U.S. Or Margaret Sanger of "Planned Parenthood" infamy - also Eugenicist and mother of Bill Gates. This is proven stuff, but the mentally lazy will never now what hit them. Remember big Tobacco for decades claiming that smoking didn't damage your health? How many years and how many lawsuits did it take, before the public became aware and eventually the government slapped some stickers on cigarette packs. Now smokers were warned and couldn't sue anymore if their health got screwed up.

[@juanramos9660]

Bless you.🙏

[@JulianOrrego-dd4ji]

Honestly I really appreciate this, I’m currently 14 and I left my mothers house (was born into the organization) which I consider home, but I have to learn that that love is practically conditional, and well as sad as the reality is, I just have to live with that.

[@KiaPi2012]

You are brave and strong. What is important is moral uprightness and treating others with love and respect you don't need an organization for that. And you can still believe in God and in the Ministry of Jesus Christ. I was never a witness myselr and I am done with organized religion but I still become in God.

[@mittens3000]

😢😢Just want to send some love your way. I am so sorry this has happened to you. I too was young, 16, when I became parentless because of my choice to no longer be a JW. It's a hard thing to cope with - feeling orphaned by living parents. It's heavy and painful and not right and not your fault in any way. I'm 44 now and what I have learned is that some of us have to choose our families. Family to me is the group of people - my own son (he's 19), his father, my partner, my pets, my wonderful friends - whom I love authentically and who love me for me. You are so worthy of loving and being loved and so I'm sending some to you right now because that's all I can do. I hope you find everything you need to carry on during this time and all the support and love for a bright future.❤❤❤❤❤

[@tawnacampbell2978]

🙏🙏💪🏼🫶🏻

[@bethh1448]

38 years in full-time and special service allowed me a close look at JW's gave me a close look at the inner workings of the Organization. The closer I got, the uglier it got. Thank Jehovah I am free as of 9 years ago. Maybe one day I will get involved in helping others to deal with the pain of leaving or being thrown out of the Organization

[@mimiholand1063]

Exactly why were you thrown out? What was your gross sin? People with pride never admit their wrongdoings.

[@djiboutidjango3196]

@@mimiholand1063 lol. You think everyone who leaves was disfellowshiped for wrongdoing? I'm an elder albeit covert. I have never been reproved or disfellowshiped for any wrongdoing. I researched the history and core foundational doctrines of this organization. I started with 1914 and 1919 and all the cards fell apart. I advice you to do the same. I advice that you research how you came up with those doctrines and the scriptural and chronological evidence for that. Remember that the "Faithful and Discreet Slave" teaching is all based on these dates. If those dates are wrong then the whole power structure of the "Faithful and Discreet Slave" falls. Also checkout the millerite movement while at it. I hope you do your research and know what it is you are a part of.

[@stephaniestevenson7521]

Where do we go to associate with similar people the other churches just don't measure up

[@justinamusyoka4986]

@@mimiholand1063 If a demon defellowships me ,its for the better.

[@jmarcyful]

@@stephaniestevenson7521 try the Church of Christ once you read the Bible you will understand God’s word

[@7eyeswideopen177]

I personally know Dav the Elder who was clearing windows and listened to the ARC. It was devastating to see how much he lost because of this organization all because he was an honest man. As for me I have given over 65 years to the organization I to am awake and have lost everyone who I thought loved me if only I had known the truth about the Truth while I was young.

[@7eyeswideopen177]

@Just Whatever after 65 years it's nice that I can hear the truth. I have not and will never leave Jehovah I continue to have faith in him alone

[@anncryer1834]

@Just Whatever jv

[@AskMeABee]

My heart goes out to you! Thankfully, eventually you make new family that are more genuine than the one you lost (blood related or faith related).

[@jimmmmy55]

@Just Whatever Jesus is NOT your mediator, the GB is. “Worldwide security under the Prince of peace” page 11, paragraph 16. Check also W68 July 1 page 393-400, and the cherry over the top at W79 March 1, page 31 “Questions from readers”…but if you want to dig deeper Insight on the Scriptures under “Mediator”!

[@craftycriminalistwithms.z3053]

🤟 if you’re ever need a friend, I’m here. I always have room for new friends. ♥️let me know and I’ll give you my contact information.

[@scottbrandon9390]

I did Bible study with the JWs in the late 1990s. I even went to a convention with swimming pools used as baptism fonts. I am glad I never joined. Everything I see online is negative about the church.

[@stardust3142]

@Just Whatever you are not hated, I know you want to be, but you are not hated. You are just exposed.

[@stardust3142]

@Just Whatever even with all you said, one wrong doesn't excuse another wrong. Yes, it's wrong all you mentioned. But so is what the witnesses are doing. So, I don't see your point. Because there is child traffic let's overlook what and how the witnesses are managing the inside child abuse, is that what you are saying?

[@adrianthomas2196]

Thats bc the nasty vindictive apostates are lying through thier teeth.

[@jimmmmy55]

@Just Whatever Jesus is NOT your mediator, the GB is. “Worldwide security under the Prince of peace” page 11 paragraph 16, W68 July 1 page 393-400, W79 March 1, page 31 “Questions from readers” or Insight under “Mediator”

[@stardust3142]

@Just Whatever no, you were saying that governments don't honestly care about one thing cause they do others wrong, so the one good they try to do is cancelled by the other wrongs. Which is funny cause it applies to the organisation you are part of as well. Double standard? I have no clue about your situation. A small kick sounds dodgy, but you know better, if the police is involved, they will figure ot out, hopefully.

[@claudettevandenheever9977]

Life changing. Have been on this path for 47 years...Glad that I found someone who resonates. Thank you for being brave enough to search for the truth 🙏

[@thedoubtedtruth2870]

Absolutely great job presenting your story and thoughts! The exjw community is getting stronger and stronger. We all need to be there for one another! Thanks for being apart it and helping all who are waking up!!

[@stephaniegoggin7952]

❤️

[@nellejensen9245]

@thedoubtedtruth that is very true we do need to be there for each other. Those who have come out all have different stories or reasons but we can all relate to things that people just laugh and shake their heads about. They won't and couldn't really understand WHY we were in the organization for so long. I'm out from Dec. 2019 and I'm just now seeing the community and support. alot on youtube! it's fantastic.

[@sabrinamoses8415]

All facts!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯💯💯❤

[@Jennifer62389]

Because Satan knows he has so little time left he is working harder on Witnesses. Anything he can do to get us to leave to prove Jehovah God wrong. And he's very good at it, after all who spoke the first lie on this earth?

[@deanakalova3063]

I Left 30 years ago. You all are so lucky to have social media to come together with your thoughts in these days. I suffered so so many years..

[@mcshow1000]

I was raised JW from birth, was pressured into baptism at 18 because I was “courting” a witness girl. I was disfellowshipped at 20. I lost everything. Family friends my whole circle. I’m married now with children. I still find the loss hard 20 years later, I miss my family especially so much. Thanks for the video it helps, to know there are others like me. I just wish you’d go into more detail debunking the things you had issues with.

[@brenda1378]

You have a family a real one xxx

[@monicaingoe1353]

I have 6 siblings. I was a cult member as I call the JW’s. 4 of my siblings are JW’s and shun me. The other two live in WA and I’m in UK. My none witness family are loving. I wish I lived near them xxx

[@brenda1378]

@@monicaingoe1353 The best thing you can do is make a good life with a family or family of friends of you're own. I am 1 of 8, 2 of which joined the cult.

[@mrs.p4349]

God is the God of love. Pray for your family 👀 eyes will be open in Jesus name. 💜✝️

[@monicaingoe1353]

I’m sorry for you Andy. The familial bond is so strong. I’m sure they feel equally sad too.

[@tsmi5505]

Well done! Your explanation and manner is one of the best I've seen for why you left. Your love for people and the truth shines through. Thank you for doing this, my husband and I are PIMO, and I would love to share this well-thoughtout video with family if we ever get the opportunity. They are the only reason we can't fully leave yet.

[@justviewing1793]

My husband and I are PIMOs too! With the pandemic lock down we started attending regularly but slowed down our attendance by Sept last year we were inactive. They offered shepherding visit and we declined it! We Zoom changed to a foreign language congregation and notified our congregation elders that we were attending another congregation. Let’s see what will happen when the KH open hopefully they will not look for us! 🙏 Greetings!! Keep strong!

[@nmanon4960]

@@andsoitgoes1142 physically in mentally out someone who is in a high control group but can’t get out due to the repercussions.

[@estherjuan5499]

You are brave. And I am glad you finally found the courage to leave. I left the organization 30 years ago. My reason for leaving, are the lies that the only religion approved by God is the Jehovah's Witnesses organization. I believed that God loves people no matter what religion you have. John 3:16. God loves the world that He send his son so that no one will perish.

[@oldbeardedfly]

Thank you brother for your story, research and thoughts. I was also born into the third generation of Jehovah's Witnesses. I was baptized at 16 years old. But I was always terribly unhappy. A year ago I miraculously escaped - the torment of being in the organization was simply unbearable: constant fear that you are not doing enough for God, constant control over thoughts, a constant feeling of your own sinfulness, a ban on doubt, questions, the need to ignore the obvious truth, abandonment of the most cherished goals in life, ridiculous prohibitions, constant pretense, etc. I ended up with complex post-traumatic stress disorder. However, faith in God, which I developed myself because I realized how much I need Him, and not faith that is imposed under pain of excommunication, gives great strength. I wish everyone who suffers in the organization, with God’s help, to break free and boldly build a new life with Him.

[@meganfrancois9474]

Praise God! Thank you for sharing! I pray that like you, the people who God pulls out of the organization, would see Him to be the good and loving Father that He is, and not a reflection of the Jehovah’s Witness organization. ”He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.“ ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭147‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ He is the one that can heal these wounds and bring comfort and joy! 🙏

[@kevinolson1851]

I was a JW until i was 18 and i can say without a doubt the amount of gossip that goes on is insane. Also, most of my best friends were sons of Elders and i can say i could tell some stories of stuff that they have done they gets swept under the rug because their dad is an Elder. Some of the nicest people i have ever met were JW's but they are brain washed and i feel bad for them.

[@justinamusyoka4986]

The gossip part is very toxic,members are like they spy on each other,what you do for a living,how you eat in your house,the companys you cannot work for etc etc. I have never seen such stupidity,the height of stupidity. I was doing consumer retail business,once i started reading studies with them,they made me stop selling cigarettes,beers,spirits etc because they were considered unholy but later on i reinstated those items back into my business. I asked myself,if people sell goods made in pagan China where they do all kinds of rituals ,why can't JW stop ALL those products or JW start factories that produce the things they consider "holy" ? I noted you can never be rich if you are JW, they discourage.

[@delia_watercolors]

Thanks for sharing. This sounds very similar to the culture of Scientology.

[@the8thchurch461]

@@delia_watercolors Don't forget Seventh Day Adventism. I only agree with them on selling cigarettes, beer and spirits because it ruins families. Nothing to do with religion.

[@anissueofursincerity]

Yup. Gossip gossip gossip. If you abject to gossip it get's worse. Colin Scott is n ow in the news (Crystal Lake, IL), convicted of shielding child mollestors. I knew him and his family back in the 80s.

[@mum500bc]

it seems they are nice only until you are part of them. they are totally different when you leave!!!

[@yunukenyatome9380]

I was also in another sect with similar doctrines. My worries as a young woman used to be, how can I be sure that I have made it for heaven, because they were teaching us that when Christ returns is going to weigh the good versus sin, whichever is more than the other you go to hell or heaven. That one's good works qualifies you to heaven. Which was impossible. Finally I stumbled on some pamphlet which was teaching about salvation versus religion. Religion teaches one what to for God to make it to heaven while salvation is what God has done for man to make it to heaven. I came to understand that Jesus Christ died in my place and now I am forgiven. I need to accept that forgiveness to qualify for heaven. When I accept Jesus Christ, he gives me power to become a child of God. Since then I became free. I didn't care being excommunicated or isolated, the peace and the joy I received was more than I could care. I built new friends, new family and etc. I'm nolonger a slave to fear or sin, I am a child of God. Praise God.

[@questor5189]

Well spoken my friend. Another way to look at it would be to compare Religion to Spirituality. Religion is akin to bondage; we are bound by our vows to God. But Spirituality is the setting free of the Soul from worry, shame, and guilt, the very things that separate us from God. Whereas Religion only teaches us right from wrong, Spiritual Communion with God actually liberates us from the demands and expectations of Religion, as well as the temptations of materialism and self-gratification. Real peace of mind is experienced when a relationship with the Divine begins, a true Spirituality.

[@emostorm7]

Jesus saves, that I believe. The Bible tells me so.

[@ritamoon4724]

I started to study with Jehovah's witnesses when I was around 17 years old. As a matter of fact my first cousin Tony Morris gave me my first lesson. Yes that Tony morris. I gave it a shot for 3 years and never had been more miserable in my life. My family and I moved to Florida and I was so happy to wash my hands of the whole Jehovah witness experience.

[@ritamoon4724]

@igmbalenhle_25.87 I only know of one Tony Morris. Last I knew he is one of the men running the organization

[@ariloves10]

Amazing testimony! I am sincerely praying for Tony. Was he privately disfellowshipped? What a blessing they ousted him. He has freedom now.

[@ritamoon4724]

@@ariloves10 don't know but I wish him well.

[@evelyng5424]

@@ariloves10 Say what? Is that awful GB member Tony Morris now disfellowshipped????

[@ariloves10]

@@evelyng5424 I do believe he is. They are all demonized false witnesses, but Tony exposed their falsehood and threatened their money train, so they sent him packing and replaced him with 2 new board members.

[@lucynoel2089]

Good for you by leaving the organization! I was born and raised as a JW. At the age of 50 I still struggle with anxiety that was partially brought on by the teachings of Armageddon. It’s truly abuse to tell a young child that if they don’t attend the meetings or go door to door that they will die in a fiery death. Horrible! I truly believe it was a man who was mentally disturbed who created this “religion “. No god would destroy someone with a good heart and good morals. My sister and brother are still in the religion. I hope they fall upon your video as well as the others to see the real truth. Thank you for being so courageous.

[@andykolb263]

I cannot comprehend the courage it took this man to make this video, but I know he was lead by the Holy Spirit to seek the truth. God bless him and all that seek the Truth!

[@pahom2]

There is no god. It is a legend. Wake up!

[@markthegardener2403]

You speak some shit man

[@squidyinkydink]

I woke up while I was disfellowshipped. I was shunned for several years. I continued attending meetings regularly at a new congregation due to moving for work. I introduced myself to an elder my first meeting and let him know where I would be sitting each meeting. I was in that hall for 2 years before I turned in a letter to one of the elders to consider me for reinstatement. I was so distraught because nobody contacted me. I finally got the elders to speak to me and they said they didn’t know who I was and they had never seen me before. They told me to keep attending meetings. I was shunned for so long and all I did was study because I couldn’t talk to anyone. I thought all of my studying would help me in the field ministry when I got reinstated. The more I studied the more doubts creeped in. On top of doubts that crept in about the teachings I couldn’t believe that a God would allow me to be so secluded when I was doing all the necessary things and I was sorry. Not only did I lose several years I now know that I did nothing wrong to begin with. I was raped and was the victim of domestic violence. Elders do not have the training or education to make the decisions they do. And they offer no assistance in helping you seek professional assistance.

[@kateanyebe3130]

So sorry for your ordeal... Learning to put the blame of the few individuals that hurt you and not the Organization is the fair thing to do irrespective of the status and position of those few individuals. Please find comfort in the case of Joseph who suffered cruel injustice at the hands of both his spiritual and physical brothers. He didn't allow himself to turn bitter and stopped being faithful to God because he understands the principles at Galatians 6:3-5;6-7, that Dedication and Devotion to God is a 100% personal matter.

[@squidyinkydink]

@@kateanyebe3130 the organization is the problem. They put men in positions they are not equipped to handle and subject people to judgement and persecution. Opportunities have been presented to this organization and they do not own up to mistakes or take responsibility for them. I find your comment offensive.

[@brenda1378]

@@kateanyebe3130 its the policy of JWs to ignore rape and abuse of children.

[@cynicalb]

@@squidyinkydink i am also totally offended,i was told 'children lie'by an elder's wife and how dare they blame ANY victim,i was rapped after i left they will be blaming me no doubt,never look back

[@squidyinkydink]

@@cynicalb hugs to you! I hope you have a good support system now.

[@kayleehiebert4203]

I woke up about 4 months ago.. this video has basically been my journal. Everytime I get feelings that I'm wrong, I watch this video to remind myself I'm not crazy, what I'm seeing is true. Thank you..

[@merkcac]

RUNNNNNNNNN

[@FloridaGirl-]

Never look back! 👍

[@ginaanelli9717]

God bless you!

[@ariloves10]

Woohoo Jesus set you free! Hallelujah praise the Lord!!

[@DoxieIvor-wb6dq]

yes u are crazy, dont doubt it

[@ChristineFerreira-x4h]

i am so thankfull that you had the courage to break away. May you fully recover from this ordeal and find happiness, peace and most of all a blessed life. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@darleneayers7224]

My sincere gratitude to you for speaking up. My mother became a JW when I was nearly 8. I began an individual bible study shortly after and became a mini pioneer at age 9. I left at age 12, just 7 days shy of turning 13, after reporting abuse in which the 2 witness rule came into play. Since my second witness had already been disassociated, I was told the abuse never happened. I was shunned and called a liar. Luckily I had family outside the congregation. That is not the case for others. What you are doing is needed and appreciate.

[@mamawatorotalks8208]

Am so so sorry

[@exbethelite1792]

Waking up from a cult is definitely not comfortable.

[@lishan222]

yep definitely not, one of the hardest things to face

[@robbilansdowne1558]

A cult is led by one person like the Pope! and all your other cults there in America.

[@lishan222]

@@robbilansdowne1558 this is run by the governing body. a group of men isn't any different then it being run by one person. and it's definitely a cult, literally one of the rules is that you can not look at any information besides what they give you, you can get disphellowshipped just for that. They have complete control over your whole family and brainwash you by using words like "the truth" to describe the religion so it's programmed in your brain. so many control tactics they use . definitely a cult

[@projectionv.accountability1010]

@@lishan222 Well said. Many have this antiquated belief that a cult must look a certain way- like Heaven's Gate, with one face you picture as the cult leader. Not so. It's actually quite "normal" to have a cult without a single person at its head... it kind of has to, in order for the organization to run effectively. A spouse, partner or team is nearly always a part of holding up that group dynamic. The basic concepts remain the same- life "choices" are actually imposed by fear, inability to question, us versus them, usually a financial grip (or something addicting) is involved, heavy consequences for leaving (like shunning or blackmail)... Sadly, misconceptions about cults lead to many falling prey every day. 😔

[@lishan222]

@@projectionv.accountability1010 I really wish more people understood this, you're so right about the misconceptions leading so many people to fall into it

[@LovinLife-pv7op]

I have watched hundreds of JW videos over the last few years and it strikes me that JW has/had a wonderful group of men and women. It is a shame that an organization could not recognize the quality of people they were driving away. JW organization loss is the world's gain.

[@yogi19581]

Excellent comment 👌

[@Exodus-nq9gx]

Maybe the fundamental belief is the key reason that drive people away?

[@compositioncompilation]

Working backwards 42 months must resonate or 3 and a half years revelation insistently points to..in several chapters. The world was at war..some would like to say it was inconsequential. The second Horseman of the apocalypse was war..peace was taken away from the earth. Thst was a first ! Significant that unseen in heaven the result of that war was at that time Satan was hurled down and since then the events that took place have often been a real shame.rev 19:15 describes the style of shepherding that's been happening to the sheep.iron rod..not one that's suited if you're in a ditch and wounded. Without a curved end to place under an armpit or foreleg.. The iron rods no help But that's what God gave Jesus So what does that tell us.. In this time troubled sheep will have no help..the iron rod is useless. Victims that need protecting spoken of in ezekiel some due to the policy on shunning which has torn families apart when children are baptised and sin ..after which theyre disfellowshipped..parents kick them out of the home to fend for themselves all alone separated from everything there known.. Gog after awarding a witness family the verse says l shall turn him around , it was on account of the shunning ..in no time they were banned as extreme ..and properties they confiscated which they had accumulated. If that sounds a far reach..verse 20 - 22 might well prove to sync. Along with rev 19 :17,18. If so .God is joining in. If not ..it ll be my bad timing.

[@cassandrasmom]

Because the teachings, although maybe not true, are good teachings. Yes they instill tremendous fear in us so we don’t want to disappoint God or any other member of our congregation, but the principles are good. All that being said, I am no longer active in the congregation. Going on 12 years now.

[@compositioncompilation]

@@cassandrasmom Like James Bond..002 witnesses Licensed to do all manner of things that will have negative consequences.. Thats the way l think of rev 11:5 & 6. It fits in perfectly.. Not necessarily the logical way of thinking.. It doesn't follow what Christ did.. then again neither does rev 19:15.. Does it ? But verses 17,18 mirrors in symbolic language what's been happening so far in this pandemic it seems to me. 4th waves in country after country A virus called crown in latin Might fulfill prophecy Its round strangely.. Not the case with all viruses .. I googled it In line with Daniels prophecy..about the ABUNDANCE in the last days of TRUE KNOWLEDGE . We can all access it..without the use of static buildings we call libraries.. We can truly rove about ..innit ! 😅😅

[@Cynthia-p1z]

Be Strong youngman, you have already won, ❤

[@clairelevasseur9434]

😊

[@sujeygregory3162]

This was a much needed video for me. I am NOW in the disbelief phase of what I know now and with this it’s creating such a challenge due to guilt from we have been taught on the organization. I am scared to come out and express how I feel and what I know due to fear of rejection from family and friends. I can tell you gave great talks.

[@jackiebourg6869]

You don't have to be in a religion to follow JESUS. He was born a Jew, died as a Jew and returning as a Jew. HE came to me in a dream and said: GO TO MY PEOPLE". That was how I left Christianity and joined MESSIANIC BELIEVERS. Today I just stay at home and get good teachings online. VOILA 🥰

[@optimistic.pessimist]

I’m 19 and I’m in the same boat.

[@generationsautobody8768]

Get out!

[@xandi7982]

I know this message will reach you late. While I do not know if you have found to faith again, found to loose it or are still in disbelief, i hope you find what is right for you, may it be within or outside of this religion. I've seen it a lot that in "real life", all your peeps will pressure you not to do it, and "online", everyone will pressure you to leave. I just hope you find whats right for you and have someone to talk to about all of this.

[@Joshua-tm4wp]

Very well made video! As a former witness, I strongly felt nagging on topics that didn’t make sense to me. It’s a weird transition & headspace when it hits that it isn’t the truth. Thank you for sharing 💖

[@jonibrown6864]

Im so glad to hear your study. Back in 1975 i was 19 and looking for God. I studied with the JWs for over a year. I studied with a nice older lady. We would go knocking on doors, you know. It was near Christmas my 1st year of marriage. We even went to conventions. There were no computers in the late 70s. I continued to pray because something didnt seem right. I slowly got away. They said i would have to study for a year before becoming a real JW. Thank God I found Jesus Christ in 1981.

[@AnjieandZoey4Jesus]

I was a Jehovah's Witness in high school recruited by a high school friend. I got out after 3 years but it messed me up as far as grace gospel and trinity etc until 2012 when i really started to get understanding from Holy Spirit after baptism and salvation. Praise the Lord for the real truth!

[@nataliewalters2759]

Amen!!

[@scar284]

I've been going to a Baptist church don't understand the trinity tried asking questions about it but never get a answer left JW because they don't mention Jesus enough but yet Baptist don't mention Jehovah lost and confused .

[@kristinetaylor3290]

A very close friend lifelong Witness & her husband found out something was wrong in JW at the top. They flew out to headquarters from Europe & found the allegations were true. Came back & went to every person they had recruited and told them they had left because of wrongdoing at the top. The most honest kind person ever. Her whole birth family shunned her.

[@Linked02]

What did they found out? Was Morris stealing peoples lunches?

[@Paulinemae15]

Wow. That is admirable , especially since most people are so blind to the religion, they will still find a way to believe despite the truth right in their face.

[@Lovealwayswins1]

@@Linked02 more than that! Their lives….

[@Lovealwayswins1]

I still believe in kingdom come not being a jerk and showing love to all…. And that Jesus died …. Just way more happy and free

[@tayward5733]

What was wrong that they found out?? You can't say that and then leave us hanging off the cliff.

[@Abigail43732]

I got that same nervous "wrong" feeling at age 15 when i went to the library for science and history information. My need for truth was greater than my fear. Good for you for making these videos. People need honest information.

[@DoxieIvor-wb6dq]

honestly fake news

[@Power2Think]

Test

[@megancotterly9357]

Thank you for this video. My mother was baptized as a witness a few years before I was born. I was raised this way. Myself and both my brothers are all disfellowshiped. Thankfully my mom loosened up a little and she has not shunned us. I really hope some time she will wake up to these truths. Thank you for presenting these issues in a non confrontational way. Maybe some day I can send her this video

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

Any faith discipline that discourages a person from questioning, or developing critical thinking is a group I am happy to avoid...You were wise to do what you did...

[@lindamoore9729]

I can thank the Jehovah's Witnesses for coming to my door and THAT, made me want to dig deep into my own faith to be more able to point them to Jesus and to salvation. We had some lively and fun discussions, but friendly ones. As I said, it got me reading and studying my bible a LOT more and I have them to thank for that. I enjoyed your video. Thank you.

[@knowhim3624]

AMEN!

[@heliodorovela9315]

NO ONE SHOULD TELL US HOW TO LIVE, EXCEPT THE LORD, NO ONE HAS THE ABILITY TO COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE UNLESS YOU HAVE REVELATION AND ARE IN TUNE WITH THE SPIRIT. YOU OR ME OR ANYONE THAT THINKS YOU CAN DO IT ALONE IS MISTAKEN, WE NEED THE SPIRIT TO HELP US UNDERSTSND WHAT IS BETWEEN THE LINES.....

[@multi-milliondollarmike5127]

Even though Christianity isn't a cult, it can pose similar problems to asking critical questions of it.

[@ej7431]

Amen...Same here

[@mikeprice1838]

@@multi-milliondollarmike5127 I don’t fully agree but I do see your point depending on the circumstances. The same can be said for evolution or the Big Bang. To believe that everything came from nothing randomly and formed consciousness requires a leap of faith that also defies logic as some might accuse of creationism or Christianity.

[@nellylugo7414]

Like you, I started to have many doubts, besides the one I got baptized with, that is that I never believed that the GB were God’s channel! I never believed about the anointed and when I brought my doubts to the Bible teacher her response was “ Jehovah will put that in your heart and you will see it” well that never happened and the doubts grew on a way that I got more doubts! I didn’t live the Organization because I didn’t have any friends but the brothers and sisters and that was my comfort zone! Well, I studied for 6 years, 10 years baptized, 16 years in total! Until by accident, because someone put the ARC trial in Facebook that I got to see it and the Pandora Box was open! To resume a month later I was out, sent my DF letter and the rest is history! Congratulations on your bright decision of leaving the cult! Be happy and enjoy life! No more free time indoctrinating people for the Watchtower, now find things to do to have a better life! I left at 72 years old on 2016 and now I speak to the Spanish community about this cult and their lies! Keep on bringing the truth about the truth to other!

[@migdaliafuentes1618]

Nelly! So happy to find you here! I miss you so much! But I hope you are feeling great! May God bless you!! Hugs!!!❤️ Greetings from the north of 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico! (Attention: Spanish speaking people Nelly has a channel that you can visit and subscribe (Nelly Lugo). Excellent channel and well known in the Hispanics ExJw community- look for her channel and hear her experience!)

[@nellylugo7414]

@Just Whatever an you ignore that the JW is a high control cult, that makes kids life miserable, not having a kid life, going door to door, not having fun, not even celebrating their birthdays something that is unbiblical! You ignore that your cult doesn’t allows parents to report kids that had been sexually abuse because it cause damages to the company name… “Watchtower”… You ignore that you have been working for free for a Multi millionaire company, who every year has a company meeting with the stockholders! You ignore that Christ only talked about love, and your GB only talks about hate, especially those who leave the cult! People that had waken up from the lies that your cult preach, and can’t stand been there listening to it! Your cult separates families, is that Christ love? Or you forgot that Christ said that we needed to love even our enemies? Because of the abuses hidden in Australia many people left, and many people still leaving, the Truth….. after the find out the truth about the truth! I know about corruption in the government and in many religions, including the Watchtower, who never tells with banks statements where are or where were used the donations! A so called religion that has been selling the Kingdom Halls and putting the money in their banks! A religion that hasn’t open their KH but still ask for maintenance donations, worldwide donations, etc etc, when people are making calls and sending letters, using their own money as the new field service. You ignore that your so called religion, has been paying millions of your donations 💰 money to pay sex abuse lawsuits, and many of those lawsuits had been fixed out of court! Right now New York, and others states are been seen in their courts many sex abuse lawsuits and many religious are involved including the Great Mother…. The Watchtower!!!! So keep giving them your money, they needed now and in the future, because believe me, the end is not coming yet, don’t believe what they has been saying since the eighteenth hundreds and changing every time the end doesn’t come!!!😂😂, now with Proverbs 4:18, they found an excuse to keep on changing the doctrine every time they needed! Because if you read the whole 18 chapter it doesn’t has to do with the light getting brighter and brighter!!! Obviously, because the members only listen and read the verses they says, never get to see the real meaning of the Bible verses and the GB uses them as they needed for the control over the members! If you really read the old books and old literature you will see all the lies and changes they had said and done!! Well, that is if you find the old books, because they had recollected almost all of them because whatever was written there now is something to laugh about it!!! Do some research, otherwise don’t get into the activist videos to leave some comments that just make everyone laughs! Look the meaning of CULT and compare it with the Watchtower! You’ll be surprised!

[@adrianthomas2196]

@@nellylugo7414 that is a blatant false accusation, the WT as been saying for decades that anyone can report crimes like child abymuse, and JW dont give gifts for 2 or 3 days, there are 362 of the year, where they are free to give gifts

[@nellylugo7414]

@@adrianthomas2196 that is a lie! The new elders book says that the elders can inform the authorities only when is mandatory by law, and that is new order! If you want to know more, go and check the two elders that are been prosecuted in Illinois because they called the legal Department in Bethel asking for their advice and they told the elders, “ oh you don’t have to notify the authorities because in Illinois is not mandatory” “ bad mistake” it is mandatory since 2002 and who are paying the consequences? The elders! They shouldn’t be calling the legal department, they should call the authorities immediately, but because they just follow orders, they can think by themselves, they keep on getting in trouble! The law before all the lawsuits to the Watchtower was” don’t take your brother to court, we handle that matter in the Kingdom Hall, reproach could not be brought upon Jehovah! Plus the victim needs to bring two witness of the abuse, Really???? Have you ever seen a pedophile who committed a sex abuse in front of other?!! That is stupid, well that was and still the law! You need to watch the Australian Royal Commission Trial Case 29, and see your governing body testimony, all lies and trying to answer what wasn’t ask in order not to tell the truth! Remember one is what they put in black and white that will help them is legal matters and the other thing is what comes out of the circuit and district overseers, that is the mouth word! Whatever they say in internal meetings doesn’t goes out! Please watch the trial and them come again and talk to me! You know nothing! And about a birthday 🎂 celebration is on the birthday day not any other day! Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, there’s nothing wrong with those days, it just Watchtower control over their members money and time! They want you to use your money to satisfy their demands! Your are a prisoner of the Watchtower cult!

[@adrianthomas2196]

@@nellylugo7414 actually i just read the new ammemdment 2020 on mandatory reporting, under exemption, and it says a religion leader may apply for exemption to mandatory report, if they recieve a confession, in a spiritual disiplinary or if they recieve a confession, and under that law, the person is not allowed to disclose any of this to even the authorities themselves, but as the letter says written by the WT society to elders going back to 2003 which can be seen on the apostate website John Bowen Brown letters, " if clergy penitent privilege is exercised, the parents, victims, others can do the reporting, in this way clergy penitent privilege will not be violated, so just bc clergy penitent priveldge or even living in a NON MANDATORY country or state does not mean it cant get reported by others, and who brought out the law of clergy penitent priveldge and NON MANDATORY reporting, it was the NON JW country or state, and backed by the NON JW courts and police, talk about self righteous hypocrisy of NON JW.

[@violetdurant211]

Thank you for your honesty. I left after 7 years because I was in a terrible marriage and my soul was in confusion. I heard a message from God “ You should not feel guilty trying to serve God”. That hit me like a ton of bricks. Left husband and church

[@heliodorovela9315]

WELL DONE!!!

[@JariDawnchild]

I'm not Christian of any flavor, but what your god said to you is correct. A relationship with your god or gods should not be one of overbearing sacrifice, guilt/shame, etc on your part. When done correctly, it's a thing of joy, beauty, and strength that wraps you in a feeling of unshakable warmth, builds you up, and makes you shine from within. :) For any atheists who read this, this applies to you, too. Just swap the "relationship with god or gods" part out with "if you can make eye contact with yourself in a mirror and be alright with yourself".

[@cherylarellano6186]

So your husband was a Jehovah witness

[@cherylarellano6186]

Violet Durant Do you have an email I would love to have some information because I’m stuck in the situation I don’t know what to do

[@kles44]

@@cherylarellano6186 I know you didn't ask me this question but as someone who left the 'truth' I think it would be far better to bring your husband out of it with you if you can. Once you leave you have to replace your social circle and it takes time and having a loving husband to share in that would be far better than going it alone. My own recommendation here is to work on him gradually. Ask him questions so he can be led to do his own research on a particular subject. Anyway, that's just my suggestion for what it's worth and of course I'm assuming you're in an otherwise OK relationship.

[@johnw8472]

Second generation jw, I was in until I was 30. After learning about the lies of 607bce, child abuse, donation mishandling, child labor through rbc/ldc, my mother, wife and I all woke up and left at the same time. I hope many more learn the truth of this organization and take back whats left of their lives

[@marybellflores9543]

Loved the way you explained everything. Waking up is a horrifying experience. The child abuse issue also broke me. So glad I am out!!!!

[@bettyferguson2815]

I'm glad you're out too. My dad was a JW for many years, but I believe before he died he had had a change of heart.

[@alyssabarker5449]

Praise Jesus!

[@zaharfortruth.5206]

That does not mean we don't love Yehovah God anymore@@alyssabarker5449 Just because we resigned from the lying watch Tower dos not mean the creator is not in our soul anymore. Lve found the Tanach or old testament gave me all the answers anyway, without the Jesus movement.

[@francescoles5443]

LUTHERANS, ALSO

[@DonHardRisk]

As a former a witness myself, one thing I will always appreciate is the way we were taught to speak to the public, with composure, calmness, and hitting straight to the heart.

[@Cgh432]

You mean harass the public .

[@cherychristopher7016]

@@Cgh432 bruh🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cindynichols1342]

But WHAT are you feeding them?

[@nancysmith2295]

I admire my husband's speaking skills as he too was 3rd generation JW. He's now Lutheran.

[@DonHardRisk]

@@nancysmith2295 True, it translates to everyday life.

[@josiahperez5733]

I was laughing when you said you looked up every source on JWfacts when you first read it. I was the same way, I would stop and verify EVERY reference to secular and WT publications thinking "I'm going to catch this lying apostate!" and instead I just learned that the material is 100% honest and incredibly well put together.

[@djiboutidjango3196]

Same here. At first I thought to myself "these apostates are misquoting the publications". When I checked the references on wol.jw.org my jaw dropped. Every Watchtower material quoted on jwfacts.com was confirmed as true. That was the straw that broke the camels back for me.

[@jackalninezeronine]

I went through the same process with research, and I remember when I hit that wall you hit at 30:31. I see you are STILL trying to help people with your channel, and I just wanted you to know I find that incredible. Thank you for being one of the good ones.

[@messynessygrace9182]

Great video thank you 🙏 D A myself after the ARC I couldn’t believe after being in the religion over 30 years what was going on when I rang the elders to inform them that I could no longer be a JW that I loved GOD and I new it’s not the right religion they said they had seen the ARC and said it was apostate I could not believe what I was hearing l feel so happy now i am a Christian and have a love for GOD that I never had before 😊

[@Ava2969ny]

@Messy nessy Grace - what reason did they give for concluding that the ARC is apostate?

[@andrededos]

Wow! Thank you so much for your explanation! I left 15 years ago and my entire family are still trapped inside. I miss them so much. I wish there were a way for me to subtly show them they’re being deceived…

[@nicosyiallouris1103]

Never loose hope Jesus Christ is Greatest!!!!!!

[@jackiebourg6869]

PRAY for them. Read EPHESIANS 10... the WARFARE PRAYER. Tell Satan to take a hike and "Let my parents go"

[@cathydenson1928]

Pray that God will send the holy spirit to show them the real truth. To open their eyes. God bless you

[@exjw.believer.philippines]

It surely takes courage to do it. When your mind says" it's enough" you can't do it anymore..I patiently finished your video here. Lots of infos. Things brought up here were in my mind too. Great. thanks bro.

[@maxwolf99]

What an honest and fantastic video! I faded from the JW organization in 2015. I once served as a ministerial servant and was asked many times to consider being an elder. Thankfully, I declined as I did not feel spiritually adequate to the task. My awakening began oddly enough with my decision to wear a neatly trimmed goatee circa 2013. I was told that I could no longer teach from the platform. I was considered and told by many that I was a "spiritual rebel" and this is when a subtle and silent shunning of me began even though I had not been 'marked'. Interestingly though, I was still allowed to go out and preach from door to door. Thus began the dissolving of the veil that covered my eyes and the fog that hindered my critical thinking abilities. You were able to discuss many points that are often never explained or go overlooked when one begins their process of discovery of self-truth as well as the correct view of congregational and doctrinal reality. As an important note, if one decides to ignore the inquiries and/or meetings required on the KH side of things, it leaves the judicial procedural process open-ended and incomplete. Thus, by their own procedures, they cannot arbitrarily disassociate someone without that person's permission (verbally or written) or without some type of investigation. Unfortunately also, your description of the JW rumor mill is extremely accurate and painfully real! I have neither been disfellowshipped or disassociated. I have my own reasoning for that, which I will not share due to complexity, but which I can simplify by stating that it has nothing to do with connection, but has everything to do with seeing justice served as the KH remains by loose definition, a publicly accessible forum. I sincerely applaud your efforts here and grieve the wounds inflicted upon you by gossipers and liars. I have experienced similar things. Your words ring so true! I have seen and know many things that are being hidden. Their day of reckoning is coming quickly and my heart hurts for those who will be caught in the crossfire. Thank you for being straight up. 🙏

[@rlolo777]

What is the KH?

[@maxwolf99]

Kingdom Hall

[@mamawatorotalks8208]

Wishing you the best

[@maxwolf99]

@mamawatorotalks8208 Thank you! I read your story and am so happy that you did not get pulled into that spiritually devoid crevasse. Your Bible study was close enough! I spent 23 years of my life looking for the truth, and I've concluded that it will never be found in religions. Partial truths exist there as well as community, but they all fail the tests of true humanity, which should be absolute inclusion, practiced morality, fair justice, and compassion for all living things on this planet and the planet itself. We are not there yet. There is no such thing as one true religion. We are just separate tribes following what we've been taught and what has been passed down. The Truth, if it exists, surpasses our narrow and limited views. It is larger than all of humanity combined! It is better to be spiritual than religious.

[@mamawatorotalks8208]

@@maxwolf99 my Own father is spiritual always was never went to church but served my community, took care of every person in need and taught us the value of honesty and dignity plus hard work. Am just glad to be free of JW. Thanks again for the work you do

[@amarisrania1585]

Your presentation is absolutely stunning, heartfelt and sincere. You are a man of truth and great dignity. Great admiration for your strength, determination and integrity.

[@vickyburton2434]

Shunning someone leaving a faith is one of the number one red flags of a cult. As a Christian, I continue to pray for, love on and keep in touch with those who have lost faith. Through my love, I hope the Holy Spirit can work in that person. Another thing to look out for is any organization that discourages reading anything but their material. There are wonderful resources on line today that clarify the actual Hebrew and Greek. Blessings to you!🥰. It is important to know God has all answers in His precious Word. You need a translation that is not mis translated to twist scripture to fit a religion .

[@mcwarrington]

This is one of more direct and positive vids I've seen on KZbin. Good advice for any person questioning any belief system. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. All the best, and don't stop doing this good work!

[@rustyrobots426]

This video was instrumental in my waking up. I plan to DA very soon. Waking up in a nice congregation with a good loving body of elders is a challenge in itself, the self doubt really haunts you. Thank you so much.

[@Wolfspyder5]

Out of curiosity, do you plan to become an atheist/agnostic?

[@afvisser]

I became a Christian at the age of 21 I am now 67 and to know God's love and salvation through Christ brings peace and assurance I am so thankful that I was not caught up in a cult

[@linguaman666]

Every denomination is cult. Anglican, Baptist, Brethren, Calvinism, Church of Christ, Evangelicals, Full Gospels, Jehovah Witness, Latter Day Saints, Lutheran, Mennonites, Methodist, Orthox, Pentecostal, Reformed, Salvation Army, Sirian, Trinitarian, and any other bullshits.

[@superwildside4585]

lol His name isn't god and "Christ" is not a surname..you've been brainwashed again John 5:43

[@thegulfcoastexperience]

Me too Alex. Raised as a witness, hated God because of it, at 39 my Lord gave me a new heart. ❤

[@thegulfcoastexperience]

@@linguaman666 you forgot Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and thousands of other religions. Just be fair in your assessment of religions. ❤

[@nancishufritz5499]

Sadly, yes, you still ARE in a cult. I’m your age, raised Catholic, but it always sounded so ridiculous to me, when I admitted to myself I couldn’t believe in any of that, a weight was lifted off my shoulders. Those are just fables.

[@larryulibarri8536]

What a GREAT well thought out video. I was also raised in the JW cult. The reason I had to go is because I’m gay. Being raised in a church that tells you you’ll die at armageddon for something you had no choice in is soul crushing. The rejection after being kicked out is inhumane. Ten years of no contact with my family or the only friends I was allowed to have. Their goal with disfellowshipping is to leave you with no options. Even if you run into your own mother in the grocery store, she’s supposed to turn and walk the other way. Unless it’s happened to you you have no idea how hurtful it is. As I mentioned witnesses aren’t allowed to have friends that aren’t Jehovah witnesses. That way if you do leave or get kicked out you have no one to turn to. They claim it’s out of love but it’s more about keeping the others in line. If you’re a witness you’ve seen the process of someone getting kicked out. The fear of losing everyone you know keeps so many trapped in the cult.

[@preciousvicious9025]

Hope it got better! Wish you the best

[@a.nastasia.olivia]

Ugh it’s so sad that we have to deal with this. If you ever want to talk to someone and vent about our shared experiences, let me know!

[@clarissaboggs5230]

Religion is honestly too much work, I focus on my relationship with God. Through all my studying I just can’t believe that God would turn away any one because God is love. You are wonderfully made and worthy of love! Don’t let anyone diminish that for you! God bless❤️

[@sieskanasution245]

One door closed , a thousand doors opened, I appreciate your honesty 🌹

[@robocoxo]

I’m actually a PIMO Mormon and listening to your experience, the stages you went through, the culmination of everything with the elders, the stories told about you in your congregation…. The Mormons are dealing with some very similar themes, though I’m so grateful that they don’t have a shunning doctrine. Some families and people will still do it though and it is heartbreaking.

[@jennyenniophotography]

As I watched your testimony, I hear overwhelming love. I think that is so beautiful. I did not grow up as JW, rather I grew up in another Christian sect. I can’t say that it was a lie, however, there was a lot of misinformation. I spent the next 20 years quite angry with God. It took my life crashing to seek God for myself and not under the umbrella of any organization. Thank you so much for posting this and I sincerely hope you are not faced with broken relationships as a result of this. It’s devastating to be cut off from loved ones.

[@terryulmer969]

All of Christianity is a cult. The Christain's Bible is just a very badly mistranslated and corrupted version of the Torah, the Real Word of G_d, and the Hebrew Tanach with a lot changed including names, a lot added and a whole lot taken out. Every thing that G_d said not to do Christianity did. No Hebrew/Jew was ever named Jesus nor John nor especially James. There is no letter J in the Hebrew Alephbet nor does any of the Hebrew letters even make a J sound. Christianity is not the group that you think they are.

[@neutrino78x]

@@terryulmer969 nah, mainstream religion and cults are two different things. For example go into any Catholic high school, it will probably be run by the Jesuits. Ask the priests there if there was a literal Adam and Eve or literal worldwide flood or if the world was created literally in seven days and they will say no to all. They also teach evolution in science class, even in places like Kansas that voted to require teaching intelligent design in science class. As a private organization they can and do ignore that and teach real science. Don't attack people who look at religion rationally and still think there's a God out there because we're your allies against fundamentalists.

[@terryulmer969]

@@neutrino78x , In the Torah G_d says that religion is one of the worst things that ever happened on this planet . You have been deceived from all directions. Try actually reading the scriptures where G_d gives the Torah and the 10 Utterances to Mosche and the Hebrews/Jews on Mount Sinai. G_d specifically told them in no uncertain terms that neither they nor any of their descendents all through time are to never veer to the right nor left of the Torah. Never! G_d also told them in no uncertain terms that neither they nor any of their descendents all through time are to never accept anybody else's religion. Never! G_d warned us about Christianity thousands of years ago. Christianity is not the group that they claim to be. Christianity adopted way too many idolatrous and pagan beliefs. Christianity is a Wolf in sheep's clothing. Research the Christain's Doctrine of Discovery still in effect to this very, where they gave themselves the right to go around the world torturing, murdering and enslaving people and stealing their lands and possessions, all while cramming their false religion down everyone's throats in the name of "Jesus Christ ". Look up the Christain's Manifest Destiny. We were all wounded at Wounded Knee in the name of Manifest Destiny. Read the entire American Constitution. "We the People" are the three most misunderstood words in American history. kzbin.info/www/bejne/foDOpaSPatyMaqM

[@terryulmer969]

@@neutrino78x , Christianity and English keeps mistranslating so much and then they totally misunderstand what they mistranslated. They also corrupted the original scriptures. The Hebrew word for Earth is Adomah. Christianity changed Adom to "Adam". The Adom in Hebrew means Earthling/Human. It can also be translated as "red man" from the color of the clay. Do you want to try to convince us that Earthlings don't exist? And incase you didn't know it all Nations around the World tell about a world wide flood. Also Christianity translated the Hebrew into "a day". When it actually meant a period of time. The scriptures even says a thousand years to us is like a day to the One True Creator G_d. Oh and Adom's wife's name was Chavvah not Eve. So yeah the Christain's version of Adam and Eve didn't happen.

[@roccitynewyork490]

@@terryulmer969 the god of the book does not read write or speak.

[@bawngtimkh9196]

This must be emotional for you. Your first video. It was really deep and touched me...​Every now and then I get a little feeling like maybe they are right. Then I watch a video like this and it reminds me why I left.

[@alchemist6098]

I am so impressed by your courage and integrity. As a practicing Christian, I could never and have never been rude or unkind to Jehovah Witnesses who come to my door. I am usually happy to meet people who love the Lord. If I have time I will engage them in friendly conversation.

[@davebonar1]

They love the religion so to say that they love the same God that you as a born again christian believe in naivity. They are a earthly organization of a man made religion like mormons and even some christian organizations. They are lost.

[@alchemist6098]

@@davebonar1 Yes, they may be lost, but my being rude or unkind to them will not open their eyes or minds. It will only drive them deeper into their positions. Opening a friendly conversation provides an opportunity to change minds. Remember how Jesus treated the Samaritan woman at the well. He never yelled or berated her. He engaged her in conversation. Although I will never be as persuasive as Jesus, I hold him as a role model.

[@aaljs3185]

​@@alchemist6098Agreed !

[@donnabaardsen5372]

​​@@alchemist6098 While Jesus forgave Mary, He also told her to not sin anymore. She was expected to change. Jesus also never hung around those living in falsehoods and apostasy. He expected them to change. He preached at certain places, and those who CHOSE to, went to hear him. JW's and anyone else sincerely searching for truth will go and find it. It's never a good idea to engage JW's because we already know they are deceived, and will argue, precisely because they do not want the truth. The devil can and will keep you wasting your time exactly as you've said. Worse, it wastes God's time too. He says we are not "...to cast our pearls before swine...".

[@Wolfspyder5]

@@donnabaardsen5372 Sorry but I have to disagree. I've been having a civil discussion with a JW and it has caused me to delve into the Bible more than I ever have. I wouldn't call that a waste of time.

[@haider2011ish]

Came across your video. I left the JW's after my marriage of 25 years fell apart. I was in the truth for 28 years and was left with nobody but I knew that it was the right decision. Now 6 years later I am still putting my life back together but you have doubts for a reason and knew I had to be true to myself. I had a lot of positives being in the truth and they taught me a lot but you have to make the best of this life you are living now.

[@Joeandfran]

Thank you very much for this video. Your video was the first video that my husband watched and then several more . He told me about it and I didn’t want to hear about it. We have been married 45 years and Witnesses for 36 years. The next day I started watching with him. We watched the ARC and it made me sick! We have been fading since ( Dec.2021). Our 4 grown children are shunning us & they gave us a “ warning talk” during a service meeting. We are deciding whether to disassociate or get disfellowshipped. We just watched this together for the first time tonight. Thank you for your courage in coming out of this cult! We also want to help others that are coming out. We are 70 years old.

[@TheFallingTower]

So glad to hear the video was helpful! I had a few people leave after I did, so maybe you can be the ones to start another round of people exiting. Hope it all works out for you and your family!

[@alexshatner3907]

@@TheFallingTower I hope you take this as a compliment, but you remind me so much to the wicked demons and their leader Satan, Satan and his demons are constantly attacking Jehovah's organization utilizing evil people like yourself, the constant attack is on a regular basis, your life revolves around attack, attack ,and attack. You forget that one day we will no longer exist any more due to Disease, accident, or old age. And we will be history in Gods eyes, that is what we sow right now, to then reap later eternal death. but yet you never attack the Catholics, Baptists, Buddha's, or any others how ironic, only JW's that is amazing. what a waste of life. Your constant mocking, and hatred will never give you happiness.

[@friendofgod857]

JESUS SET ME FREE!!!!!!! TO BE THE REAL WITNESS. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TODAY THE DAY OF SALVATION. WHEN YOU FOLLOW LIARS WHO YOU BECOME??? NOISE OUTSIDE. NO LIFE INSIDE. YOU ARE A LIAR TOO. GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS BEFORE IS LATE. "HAPPY HOLIDAYS" INCLUDING SEMIRAMIS OR STATUE OF "LIBERTY" & SANTA OR SATAN CANNOT HELP YOU. MOHAMED BUDA GANDHI CALCUTA FRANCIS GUADALUPE MARIA SANTERIA LGBT TIMES SQUARE "CHURCH" JIM CYMBALA JOEL OSTEEN CHARLES RUSSELL JOSEPH SMITH TONY EVANS THE "SALVATION ARMY" TBN THE WHITE HOUSE YOUR PSYCHIC YOUR PILLS & ALL OTHERS ANTICHRIST CANNOT HELP YOU. YOUR POWER OR PRIDE OR OPINION OR VIEWS OR RELIGION INCLUDING CHRISTIANITY OR SORCERY & "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" & BIBLE STUDY CANNOT HELP YOU. NO PSYCHOLOGY NOR PHILOSOPHY HAS THE POWER TO SAVE YOUR SOUL FROM THE CONDEMNATION OF HELL. THE WHOLE DUTY OF MAN MATTHEW 22:37-39 BY MY BOSS HOLYDAY JESUS IS THE SABBATH THE PASSOVER THE PENTECOST THE NARROW DOOR THE ROCK THE GOSPEL OR CHRIST OR MESSIAH THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. EVERYTHING ELSE IS VANITY. GOD ALREADY DID HIS DUTY BY JESUS AND JESUS ALREADY DID HIS DUTY ON THE CROSS. THEY CANNOT DO YOURS. IS YOUR DUTY TO SAY NO TO SATAN OR SIN. WHERE IN THE BIBLE DO YOU SEE THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAISING LIES OR PAGAN OR SATAN??? ACTS 3:19 REVELATION 22:15.!!!!!!!

[@cynicalb]

never too old to run from a cult,fair play

[@friendofgod857]

@@cynicalb I TRASHED RELIGION OR SATAN INCLUDING SEMIRAMIS WHEN I MET JESUS ACTS 3:19.

[@georginabastien49]

While living with a family who became my 'guardians' I was taken to the meetings at the Kingdom Hall. It really was not my choice. I started to question 'The Truth' when the world did not come to an end in 1975. As a teen, I wanted to think for myself and wasn't even sure if I believed in God. In order to pursue my own thoughts and beliefs, I left their care and moved out on my own. I was given the ultimatum in 1978 - that if I didn't return to the Kingdom Hall - that these people could no longer associate with me. I told them that I would be a hypocrite if I went back to the meetings - as it was not my belief. The call ended - "Well, I guess that's it ... " I lost those people who had taken care of me from the time I was 11 - 17 and all their extended families. It was a true sense of loss and abandonment. Last week I found another Ex-JW Bonnie Zieman who wrote 5 books - one called - Shunned: A Survival Guide. I just ordered it. I believe a person does need to debrief after leaving a high-control organization. I wish all those who were former JW's and those considering leaving - all the best on their healing journey. Peace.

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

I Georgina. You and I have a lot in common. I too was cared for from age 8 by Witnesses whom I loved deeply and who stop associating with me when I stopped attending meetings. They weren't my blood family but a child who loves knows no different, to her they are her family. I've lost two families, really, and my life has been radically different to what it would have been if I'd never come across the religion and now I've lost my faith, too.

[@jmarcyful]

@@annabizaro-doo-dah don’t give up JW is a cult. Just know God still loves you you still have faith don’t let the devil confuse you

[@maggiedoor6093]

@@annabizaro-doo-dah You don't need to belong to ANY religion. Many religions keep you in a box and want to limit your beliefs. Many so called church leaders in the past have re-written ancient documents and passages to suit their own beliefs. ( Including the Bible) . I consider myself spirituality awake. I love God, Jesus and other aspects of spirituality. I believe in life after death and a spiritual realm that watches over us and guides us. I left an Anglican church and others. Too many hypocrites, do gooders, that wouldn't speak to you on the street on Monday! Remember the Fruits of the Spirit , Love, joy,peace,patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control . Others will recognize those traits in you, seek out those that honor those also.

[@jennybloom9107]

I love hearing other people's stories on their waking up journey. Thank you for sharing.

[@milham76]

Me too...absolutely fascinated. What an intelligent and well explained reason for leaving. I wish more JWs would think for themselves and have this amount of personal honesty.

[@milham76]

@Just Whatever But Paul wasn't being stopped from checking facts. He was there when Jesus performed miracles and saw himself that Jesus was the son of God. He was also blessed with the Holy Spirit. It's very evident that the rather revolting GB is not. They have given out false teachings

[@milham76]

@Just Whatever (whoops)....and continuously flip flop on beliefs and ideas. Where was God when they informed everybody who the King of the North was or what the locusts meant or about the overlapping generations or 607 or any of the other false teachings?

[@oliverioestrada6597]

@Just Whatever The were not perfect,,, however never predicted nor gave false prophecy,,but the watch tower did and you know what Jehovah say about false prophets.

[@oliverioestrada6597]

@Just Whatever So you are telling me that they didn't announced the end of this system of things (in several occasions) and at the same time they made an honest mistake (all those times)? So which is it? They didn't calculated and announced the end of this system.? Or they did and miss calculated it? Which is it.?

[@kmm291]

Over a million have watched this video. It is completely honest.

[@brittanyismebb]

I am so glad you got out and that you’re using your experience to educate others!

[@honestfriend767]

KZbin is censoring this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3ndkqKGgN2jn9E

[@zeroedge893]

wow just wow, leave

[@rankoplavec3197]

RESPECT FOR CRITICAL THINKING

[@elsiecuevas6119]

I received a letter today from a Jehovah Witness, inviting me to a meeting. Before I threw it out, I felt led to pray for her and all others involved in this organization. I prayed that the Holy Spirit would bring conviction and lead them into all Truth. Later, as I was flipping through my KZbin videos, your video caught my eye. As I was listening to it, I felt as if the LORD was showing me that he is doing it. He is moving on the hearts of all who will listen. I prayed for your entire family, and friends. May they, too, come to know the Truth and be set free from the lies of Satan. May God through his Holy Spirit anoint your video and future videos and cause them to bear fruit for his Kingdom.

[@zeroedge893]

@@elsiecuevas6119 my grandmother is a Jehovah"s witness she writes letters of part of her service, we have attended meetings for all my life which is 17 years now and all I can say is I disagree with talking about Jehovah and this video I feel as if we shouldn't find a reason to look for information that isn't provided by the Bible and the watch tower my opinion.